Oven-Baked Pork Chop with Gratin Potatoes

Name: Oven-Baked Pork Chop with Gratin Potatoes
Ingredients: 4 pieces of boneless pork chop; 4-6 large potatoes; 4 tablespoons of oil or lard; 2 tablespoons of flour; 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs; 1 cup of milk; 1 egg; 2-4 tablespoons of sour cream; 50-100 g of grated cheese; salt; pepper; ground nutmeg; optional

Diverse - Oven-Baked Pork Chop with Gratin Potatoes by Otilia J. - Recipia

We start this delicious recipe with an essential step: boiling the potatoes in their skins. Choose medium-sized potatoes with a firm texture that cook evenly. Place them in a large pot, fill with cold water, and add a tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil and let the potatoes cook for 20-30 minutes, or until they become tender but not falling apart. After boiling, drain the water and let them cool slightly, then peel and slice them into thick rounds of about 1 cm. While the potatoes are cooling, prepare the pork chops. They should be fresh and of high quality, with a little fat for a richer flavor. Sprinkle the chop slices with salt and pepper on both sides, making sure to rub the spices well. In a baking dish, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil diluted with 3 tablespoons of water and place the dish in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Arrange the chops in the dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they become golden and crispy. Meanwhile, prepare the sour cream sauce. In a pan, heat the remaining oil and add the flour, stirring constantly to lightly brown it. Dissolve the flour in 2 tablespoons of cold milk, then add the mixture to the pan. Pour in the remaining milk and let it simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring continuously with a wooden spatula to avoid lumps. Once the sauce has thickened, let it cool slightly before adding an egg yolk, the sliced potatoes, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, mixing well to achieve a smooth consistency. Line the baking dish where the chops were cooked with breadcrumbs to absorb excess fat and add crunch. Pour the potato mixture evenly, then add the sour cream on top, followed by the grated cheese. Place the dish in the oven and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes, or until the surface becomes golden and crispy, and the aroma fills the entire kitchen. When ready, carefully portion and serve warm, alongside the browned chop slices, for a delicious and comforting meal. This dish will surely please everyone, having a perfect contrast between crispy and creamy textures, with a flavor that will linger in everyone's memory. Enjoy your meal!