The chili sauce adds a little extra kick to tender, slow-cooked chops.

Tender, slow-cooked chops are the centerpiece of this home-style menu. The chili sauce adds a little extra kick.

Finish this meal with a gooey chocolate and caramel dessert topped with whipped cream.

Your Menu: Serves 6

Bigger and Better Saucy Pork Chops

• Steamed pea pods
• Mashed potatoes

Gooey Chocolate-Caramel Fantasy

Test Kitchen Timesavers and Tips:

Be sure to prepare the dessert before you bake the chops. (The dessert can be made up to 1 day ahead of time.)

To steam pea pods, place in a steamer basket set in a large saucepan with boiling water that comes just below the bottom of the basket. Cover and steam for 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper.

To add interest to your mashed potatoes, stir in snipped fresh chives or bottled minced roasted garlic.

Shopping List for Chops:

• 6 2-inch-thick center-cut pork loin chops
• 1 bottle chili sauce
• 1 bottle ketchup
• 8 ounces fresh snow pea pods
• 2 pounds potatoes
• 1 pound butter
• 1 quart milk

Pantry Items:

• brown sugar
• dry mustard
• salt
• ground black pepper

Shopping List for Dessert:

• 1 package chocolate wafer cookies
• 1 package vanilla caramels
• 1 jar caramel ice cream topping
• 1 bag chopped pecans
• 1 8-ounce carton whipping cream
• 1 6-ounce package semisweet chocolate pieces

Equipment Needed:

For Chops

• measuring cups and spoons
• roasting pan with rack
• cutting board and knife
• foil
• small bowl
• wooden spoon
• pastry brush
• steamer basket
• 2 large saucepans with lids
• colander
• potato masher

For Dessert

• measuring cups
• medium mixing bowl
• wooden spoon
• 9-inch springform pan
• wire rack
• medium saucepan
• thin metal spatula
• heavy small saucepan
• spoon for drizzling

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