SWEET POTATO APPLE PORK CHOPS!

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I fell in love with this recipe, when I use to cook this for my Personal Chef Clients! Its one of my family's Fall Favorites! :)

Provided by Gail Eischeid

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
4 pork chops
1 1/2 c sweet potatoes
1/2 c onions
1 1/2 c orange juice, fresh
1/3 c brown sugar, lightly packed
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp salt, optional
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 c apples

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet, medium heat. Add pork chops, cook 3 minutes on each side thick 5 minutes each side).
  • 2. Peel, cut up sweet potatoes into small cubes. Slice onions and dice. Remove chops from skillet and keep warm.
  • 3. Add sweet potatoes and onion to skillet, saute 3 to 4 minutes, until tender.
  • 4. Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt (optional), vinegar, and orange juice. Mix well. My Family is low sodium diet, so I don't use salt in my recipe for my family.
  • 5. Return chops to skillet with sweet potatoes and onions, pour Orange Juice mixture over pork chops.
  • 6. Cover skillet, reduce heat, and simmer for 40 to 60 minutes or until chops are tender. The last 15 minutes of cooking, add chopped apple on top of pork chops.
  • 7. Season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors and based on your tastes!
  • 8. Cooking Tip Optional: Add a 2 Tablespoons of Gran Marnier at the end of cooking process to give the sauce some additional flair.

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