Name: Smoky Pork Chop with Roasted Acorn Squash, Walnut Butter Sauce & Feta
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 acorn squash; 1 ½ (113 g) pkgs crumbled feta cheese; 3 cloves garlic; 6 pork chops, boneless; ¾ cup walnuts; black pepper; butter, unsalted; rosemary, dried; salt; smoked paprika; soy sauce

Smoky Pork Chop with Roasted Acorn Squash, Walnut Butter Sauce & FetaSmoky Pork Chop with Roasted Acorn Squash, Walnut Butter Sauce & Feta — a 45-minute dinner recipe with 11 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

3 acorn squash

1 ½ (113 g) pkgs crumbled feta cheese

3 cloves garlic

6 pork chops, boneless

¾ cup walnuts

black pepper

butter, unsalted

rosemary, dried

salt

smoked paprika

soy sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F). Line two large baking sheet pans with aluminum foil for easier cleanup (optional).

Wash, dry, and halve each acorn squash lengthwise; trim ends, scrape out the seeds, and cut crosswise into ¼-inch thick half-moons. Divide between the baking sheets and spread out in an even layer.

Small dice butter and sprinkle over the squash. Season with salt and pepper.

Place baking sheets in the oven (it doesn't have to be fully heated) and roast until squash is tender, 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

While the skillet heats up, pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and place on a plate; season with spices on both sides.

Once the skillet is hot, add butter and swirl to coat the bottom. Working in batches if necessary, add pork chops and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate and set aside to rest, 5 minutes. (Reserve skillet for later use.)

Meanwhile, roughly chop walnuts.

Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels, then return to medium-low heat. Add more butter and swirl to coat the bottom. Add walnuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 3 minutes.

While the walnuts are cooking, peel and mince garlic.

When the walnuts are done, add garlic, water, and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine the sauce and remove from heat.

To serve, divide squash and pork chops between plates. Sprinkle squash with feta and drizzle with sauce. Enjoy!

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