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Root beer gives this family-friendly recipe a tangy taste kids will love. Served alongside the smashed potatoes, this makes a scrumptious stick-to-the-ribs meal any weeknight. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Soda Pop Chops with Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

25 15 40

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
1 cup root beer
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the root beer, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; set aside. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat.
In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until chops are lightly browned; drain. Add root beer mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove pork and keep warm. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Bring sauce to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Meanwhile, drain potatoes; mash with butter, garlic powder and remaining salt and pepper. Serve with pork chops and sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 pork chop with 1/2 cup potatoes and 1/3 cup sauce equals 637 calories, 29 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 112 mg cholesterol, 1,222 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 36 g protein.

Originally published as Soda Pop Chops with Smashed Potatoes in Simple & Delicious April/May 2011, p9

Light-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

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Reviewed on May. 23, 2012 by AngSetts

We loved this!! My daughter, who is the pickiest eater ever, she wont even eat ketchup, LOVED it!! She had 2 pork chops herself! She's a tiny little thing too! I did use boneless chops though. Definitely going in my favorite cookbook! Thanks TOH!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2012 by Ladie_Phoenix

My family liked the root beer sauce so much that I have used it for chicken and even on grilled burgers. Definite keeper.

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2012 by chaz14

I love pork chops enough to eat 'em 3 times a day. This recipe carried me to a new level. Is total ecstacy too strong a phrase?

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by smstillinger

This was really great. The sauce was awesome. Even the kids liked it!

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2011 by Bml850709

My family and i loved this recipe im going to make it again and also try it with chicken it was a big hit at our table!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2011 by backthepack

Wonderful! I will make another batch of sauce for our grilled chicken on the 4th! :)

Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2011 by dsnhvninc

This was an easy to make dish that my kids just loved. We all took turns mashing the potatoes which really gave them an appreciation for home cooking. They thought the best part was the root beer that I allowed them to drink with dinner, which was a rare treat in our house!!

Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2011 by amytime99

Delicious! Followed the recipe exactly but had boneless chops on hand so used them instead of the bone-in. It was perfect... wouldn't change a thing.

Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2011 by hippo324

This was a big hit with my husband; however, I think next time I would do less ketchup. For me, it was just a bit too much.

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2011 by LBrouse

Made this last night for my hubby and we loved it! (I did the potatoes a bit differently using sour cream.) The chop sauce was wonderful! I think next time I'll add a smidge more chili powder. But my husband remarked that the recipe is a "keeper." I, indeed, agreed!

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