Soda Pop Chops With Smashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs 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 pork loin chops with bone (7 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

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 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, brown chops in oil. Add root beer mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until meat is tender, turning once. Remove pork and keep warm. Bring sauce to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half.
Meanwhile, drain the potatoes; mash with butter, garlic powder, and remaining salt and pepper. Serve with pork chops and sauce.