Soda Pop Chops With Smashed Potatoes

• 1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes, halved
• 1 cup root beer
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 4 pork loin chops with bone (7 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the root beer, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; set aside. In a large, resealable plastic bag, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat. in a large skillet, brown chops in oil. Add root beer mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until meat is tender, turning once. Remove pork and keep warm. Bring sauce to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half.
3. Meanwhile, drain the potatoes; mash with butter, garlic powder, and remaining salt and pepper. Serve with pork chops and sauce.

red potatoes, root beer, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, worcestershire sauce, garlic, flour, pepper, salt, pork loin chops with bone, olive oil, butter, garlic

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/soda-pop-chops-with-smashed-potatoes-481270 (may not work)