Soda Pop Chops with Mashed Potatoes

Step 1 -In a large saucepan, add the potatoes and fully cover them with water.

Step 2 -Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.

Step 3 -Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are tender, for about 15-20 minutes.

Step 4 -While the potatoes are cooking, in a small bowl, combine the root beer, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Set aside.

Step 5 -In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Step 6 -Add the pork chops, one at a time, to the flour mixture, sealing the bag and shaking it to coat.

Step 7 -In a large cast-iron skillet, over medium heat, cook the coated pork chops in the oil until they are lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Step 8 -Drain the grease from the cast-iron skillet.

Step 9 -Add the root beer mixture to the pork chops and bring to a boil.

Step 10 -Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 11 -Simmer until a thermometer inserted in the pork chops reads 145 degrees F, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 12 -Transfer the pork chops out of the skillet and keep warm. Let them stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 13 -Bring the sauce to a boil. Cook until it is reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 14 -Drain the potatoes and mash with the butter, remaining garlic powder, remaining salt, and remaining pepper.

Step 15 -Plate the pork chops with the sauce and mashed potatoes.

Step 16 -Serve.