Succulent Pork Shoulder Chops with Irish-Inspired Creamy Mash recipe

Succulent Pork Shoulder Chops with Irish-Inspired Creamy Mash

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
45min
Total Time
1hr 15min

A comforting dish featuring tender pork shoulder chops with a flavorful onion mustard gravy, served alongside creamy Irish-inspired colcannon mash.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 pork chop with gravy and a portion of mash)

For the Pork Chops and Gravy

  • 4
    pork shoulder chops
  • salt and pepper
  • pork seasoning rub
  • 2tbsp
    oil
  • 2tbsp
    butter
  • fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1
    onion
  • 3clove
    garlic
  • 1cup
    mushrooms
  • 1tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1cup
    chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1tsp
    pork seasoning spice mix
  • 1tbsp
    mustard
  • 1/2cup
    cooking cream
  • 1/4cup
    sun-dried tomatoes

For the Irish-Inspired Creamy Mash (Colcannon)

  • 4
    large potatoes
  • 1cup
    shredded cabbage
  • 1
    leek
  • 2clove
    garlic
  • 1/4cup
    milk or water
  • 3tbsp
    butter
  • 1/4cup
    sour cream
  • additional milk

How to make Succulent Pork Shoulder Chops with Irish-Inspired Creamy Mash

Prepare and Sear the Pork Chops

  1. Pat dry the pork chops and season with salt and pepper. If desired, rub with pork seasoning and let marinate for 30 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Pat dry the pork chops and season with salt and pepper
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat, then sear the chops for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.

    Step 1.1: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat, then sear the chops for 2-3 minutes per side until browned
  3. Add butter and rosemary leaves, then baste the chops for 1 minute on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.

    Step 1.1: Add butter and rosemary leaves, then baste the chops for 1 minute on each side

Make the Onion Mustard Gravy

  1. In the same pan, add the sliced onions and garlic, cooking until the onions are translucent.

  2. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.

  3. Stir in the cornstarch and stock, mixing to create the gravy.

    Step 2.1: Stir in the cornstarch and stock, mixing to create the gravy
  4. Add pork seasoning spice, mustard, and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and simmer on low heat for 4 minutes, then stir in the cooking cream.

  5. Return the chops to the pan and cook on medium heat for another 5-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chops.

    Step 2.1: Return the chops to the pan and cook on medium heat for another 5-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chops
  6. Remove from heat, add sun-dried tomatoes, and keep covered until serving.

Prepare the Irish-Inspired Creamy Mash (Colcannon)

  1. Boil diced potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes or until tender.

    Step 3.1: Boil diced potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes or until tender
  2. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, braise the shredded cabbage, sliced leeks, and garlic with 1/4 cup milk or water until the liquid evaporates.

  3. Drain the potatoes, then mash them in a bowl with a fork or ricer.

  4. Add butter, sour cream, and enough milk to reach your desired creaminess.

  5. Stir in the cabbage mixture until smooth and creamy.

    Step 3.1: Stir in the cabbage mixture until smooth and creamy

Serve

  1. Plate the pork chops with the onion mustard gravy and serve alongside the creamy colcannon mash.

    Step 4.1: Plate the pork chops with the onion mustard gravy and serve alongside the creamy colcannon mash
  2. Enjoy this comforting meal on a cozy day!

Tips & Tricks

  1. For extra flavor, marinate the pork chops overnight.

  2. Adjust the amount of mustard in the gravy to suit your taste.