BLUEBERRY CHOPS WITH CINNAMON SWEET POTATOES

Blueberry Chops with Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes image

A sweet and spicy combo is the perfect accent for meaty chops. With a fresh green veggie on the side, this is a hearty summer meal. It's easy, yet impressive enough to serve to company. -Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
SWEET POTATOES:
1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
PORK:
4 pork rib chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

For sauce, combine first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; keep warm., Place sweet potatoes and enough water to cover in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes until smooth, adding butter, brown sugar, cream, salt and cinnamon. Cover; keep warm., Meanwhile, preheat grill or broiler. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat on a broiler pan until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-6 minutes per side. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Serve over sweet potatoes; top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.