👉 Green Beans with Glazed Carrots

Bacon-Infused Green Beans with Glazed Carrots, Crispy Pork Chop, and Creamy Gravy

Ingredients:

• 1 can green beans
• 1 can carrots
• 2 tablespoons bacon fat (divided)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
• 1 large potato
• 1 boneless pork chop
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 egg
• Flour for dredging
• Oil for frying
• For Gravy:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
   • Drain the green beans and rinse them to remove the canning liquid.
   • Heat a small pot over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.
   • Add the green beans to the pot and sauté them for a few minutes until heated through. Keep warm.
   • Drain the carrots and rinse them to remove the canning liquid.
   • In another small pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Add the carrots to the pot along with the brown sugar or honey. Stir well to coat the carrots.
   • Let the carrots simmer for a few minutes until glazed and heated through. Keep warm.
2. Prepare the Baked Potato:
   • Wash the potato thoroughly and prick it with a fork in several places.
   • Place the potato in the microwave and cook on high for 4-8 minutes, depending on its size, until tender. Rotate halfway through cooking if needed.
3. Prepare the Pork Chop:
   • Trim any excess fat from the pork chop.
   • Cover the pork chop with plastic wrap and pound it out to a thin, even thickness.
   • Season both sides of the pork chop with salt and pepper.
   • In a shallow dish, beat the egg.
   • Place flour in another shallow dish.
   • Dip the pork chop in the egg, then coat it evenly with flour.
   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Fry the pork chop until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
4. Prepare the Gravy:
   • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
   • Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for a minute, stirring constantly.
   • Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
   • Bring the gravy to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
5. Serve:
   • Arrange the bacon-infused green beans, glazed carrots, baked potato, and crispy pork chop on plates.
   • Pour the creamy gravy over the pork chop.
   • Serve hot and enjoy your fast, cheap, and delicious meal