Root Beer Glazed Pork Chops with Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes | Emeril Lagasse

If you love root beer as much as Emeril does, you’re sure to love these thick, juicy pork chops smothered in an irresistible root beer glaze. Served with bourbon mashed sweet potatoes and caramelized onions, his recipe takes this classic combination to the next level! ROOT BEER GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH BOURBON MASHED SWEET POTATOES SERVES 4 2 cups root beer 2 cups beef broth 4 (16-ounce) double-cut bone-in pork chops, room temperature 4 teaspoons Emeril’s Original Essence 4 teaspoons olive oil Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes (recipe follows) Caramelized Onions (recipe follows) In a medium heavy saucepan, combine root beer and broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to a thick syrup (about 1/4 cup), 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from heat. Preheat a grill to medium-high. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat each chop on both sides with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Season each chop on both sides with 1 teaspoon Essence. Place chops on grill cook for 3 minutes.