The Midwesterner's Diet: Pork, Sprouts & Baked 'Tater

Experience the magic of the American heartland with this hearty, wholesome meal. Pork, sprouts, and a potato got me feeling patriotic AF.

Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 60 mins

Ingredients:

• pork
• potato
• Brussels sprouts
• oil or butter

Seasoning:

• 1 part salt
• 1 part black pepper

Equipment Needed:

• Pan
• Oven
• Stovetop

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 F, poke a few holes in the potato, and bake for an hour until inside is soft
Step 2: Oil and season pork
Step 3: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 4: Cook pork for 3-5 minutes per side, until no longer pink in the middle
Step 5: Chop Brussels sprouts in half lengthwise
Step 6: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 7: Saute Brussels sprouts for 8-12 minutes, until Brussels sprouts soften on the inside and develop a crunchy, golden-brown exterior. Stir occasionally, every 2-3 minutes or so
Step 8: Plate pork, baked potato, and Brussels sprouts together and serve!