Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Also place large skillet over high heat.
Sprinkle the skillet with some kosher salt and brown the pork loin.
2 pork loins
It only takes 2-3 minutes a side until you get a nice brown color. If it's sticking it's not time to flip. They should turn over easily.
While the pork is browning, open the soups.
1 10.5 oz can of Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom Soup, 1 18.5 oz can of French Onion Soup
Mix them in a casserole dish large and deep enough to hold them and the pork loins.
Whisking helps incorporate the soups together.
Once the loins are browned, add them to the soup. Swirl them around to coat.
Place the casserole dish in the oven uncovered. The pork will take approximately 45 minutes, more than enough time to get everything else ready.
While the pork is cooking, peel the potatoes. I use the 1 per person formula except for the kids, it's ½ per kid. 🙂
3 medium-large baking potatoes
Cut the potatoes into chunks about 1 inch thick and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
While waiting for the potatoes to cook, start prepping the Brussels sprouts. I have a whole post on these so I'm not going to go much detail but I will show you how the 2-year-old "helps."
About 1 lb Brussels sprouts
By this time the potatoes should be boiling. The best way to check if they are done is to pierce one with a knife.
Once the knife makes them just about fall apart, it's time to shut off the heat. Leave them in the water for a few minutes until you're ready to mash. Around the 40-minute mark, check the temperature of the pork. I was surprised how fast mine cooked. I normally like to pull it out at 150 to 155 degrees to prevent drying but mine was already at 160 at the 45-minute mark!
Pull it out and let it rest.
Time to mash the potatoes!
I added ½ cup of the soup mixture that was with the pork and 1 wedge of Laughing Cow to help make it creamy.
1 wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Garlic and Herb
Anyway, once the potatoes are mashed, the Brussels sprouts should be done. It's time to cut the meat!