PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET POTATO

Pork Chops with Sweet Potato image

"As snowbirds originally from Iowa, we love these tender chops and sweet potatoes with an orange sauce in the fall, no matter where we are," explains Jean Nieman from Mesa, Arizona.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each and 3/4 inch thick)
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
Dash pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

Steps:

In a small nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with sweet potato; drizzle with butter. , In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, brown sugar, salt, ginger, mace and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over sweet potato., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until the pork reaches 160° and potato is tender. Remove pork and potato; keep warm. Pour pan juices into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with pork and sweet potato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges