Pork Chops With Sweet Potatoes and Apples

By
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 07/24/19
pork chops, sweet potatoes, and apples

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Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 80 mins
Total: 100 mins
Servings: 6 servings

These pork chops are simmered with sliced sweet potatoes, pineapple, and apples. Brown sugar and pineapple juice serve to sweeten the chops and sweet potatoes perfectly.

For a full and satisfying meal, add broccoli or steamed green beans.

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Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes
  • 6 pork loin chops (about 1 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ( 12-ounce) can pineapple chunks
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (light; packed)
  • 3 apples (peeled; cored; sliced)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into thick (about 3/4-inch) rounds. Set aside.

  3. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. 

  4. Season the pork chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place them in the skillet and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until browned.

  5. Add sweet potatoes to the pork chops.

  6. Drain pineapple chunks, reserving the juice. Combine 1/3 cup of the pineapple juice and the brown sugar; pour over pork chops and sweet potatoes.

  7. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add pineapple chunks and apple slices. Cover tightly and continue cooking for about 15 minutes longer, or until pork chops are done and the apple slices are tender.

  8. Remove the pork chops, sweet potatoes, apple, and pineapple to a serving dish and keep warm.

  9. Strain the liquids into a measuring cup and add enough water to the cooking liquid to make 1 cup. Pour it back into the pan.

  10. Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch with about a tablespoon of cold water; stir to make a smooth paste. Stir the flour-water mixture into the hot liquid. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.

  11. Serve the sauce with pork chops and sweet potatoes.

  12. Enjoy!

Recipe Variations

  • Add about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of fresh minced ginger or a dash of ginger powder for a little kick.
  • Use meaty country-style ribs for this recipe instead of pork chops.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
656 Calories
30g Fat
50g Carbs
46g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 656
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 367mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Protein 46g
Calcium 134mg 10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)