Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Pork with Sweet Potatoes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty dish features tender pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection, complemented by the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes. The irresistible combination of savory and sweet is further enhanced by a medley of aromatic spices, creating a feast for the senses. Alongside the main recipe, we present two additional variations to cater to diverse preferences. For those who savor a hint of smokiness, our Pork and Sweet Potato Skillet with Chipotle Sauce is a must-try. And if you're craving a one-pot meal, our Pork and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner is an effortless option that delivers big on flavor. Join us as we explore the culinary delights of pork and sweet potatoes, offering a trio of recipes that promise to delight and satisfy.
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ROAST PORK AND SWEET POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Pierce the pork all over with a fork. Combine the brown sugar, sage, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a bowl; rub all over the pork.
- Toss the sweet potatoes and onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the cayenne on a baking sheet; season with salt and black pepper. Roast, tossing once, until golden, 20 minutes; set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning, until golden, 5 minutes; transfer to the baking sheet with the vegetables (reserve the skillet). Roast until the sweet potatoes are tender and a thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, 11 to 13 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the broth to the skillet; bring to a simmer over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in the mustard, chives and a few grinds of black pepper. Slice the pork; drizzle with the pan sauce. Serve with the roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 93 milligrams, Sodium 593 milligrams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 34 grams
PORK WITH SWEET POTATOES
With sweet potatoes, dried cranberries and apple slices, this colorful pork dish is especially popular during fall and winter. -Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. Cut tenderloin into 12 slices; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Dip pork in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown pork in batches. Remove from pan., Add sweet potatoes, cranberries and broth to same pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-6 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Stir in mustard. , Return pork to pan; add apple and green onions. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-6 minutes or until pork and sweet potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ORANGE-GLAZED PORK WITH SWEET POTATOES
When it's chilly outside, I like to roast pork tenderloin with sweet potatoes, apples and an orange. The sweetness and spices make any evening cozy. -Danielle Boyles, Sparta, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Peel sweet potatoes; core apples. Cut potatoes, apples and orange crosswise into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Arrange in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, mix orange juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and ginger. Microwave, covered, on high, stirring every 30 seconds until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir until smooth., Place pork over sweet potato mixture; drizzle with orange juice mixture. Roast until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145° and sweet potatoes and apples are tender, 45-55 minutes longer. Remove from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK STEW WITH PEARS AND SWEET POTATOES
It's nice knowing that pears, which we think of almost exclusively for desserts in this country, are often used in savory ways in Eastern European cuisines. In this stew, caraway seeds, allspice and fennel reinforce that heritage, while sweet potatoes add rich, round flavors. Although bone-in ribs seem a bit more flavorful, boneless are also fine here. You can even use a combination of both if that's what turns out to be in the package you buy at the store. Because the pears can turn mushy overnight, this is the rare stew that's actually best served the day that it's made.
Provided by John Willoughby
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If using bone-in ribs, cut away the bones and set aside. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes, sprinkle the ribs evenly with the salt and allow to stand, refrigerated, for at least 1 hour and no more than 12 hours. Move oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Dry pork cubes well and sprinkle generously with pepper. Heat oil over medium-high heat in Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot until shimmering. Working in batches to avoid crowding, brown the pork well (including bones if you have them), transferring to a platter as browned, adding more oil in between batches if needed.
- Add the onions and fennel to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are transparent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve any fond on the bottom of the pot. Add the pork (and bones if you have them), sweet potatoes, caraway seeds, allspice, bay leaves and enough chicken stock to just cover the meat. Bring to a simmer, cover and place in oven for 1 hour. Add the pears to the pot, then continue to cook until meat is very tender, about 30 to 45 minutes more.
- Remove bones from pot, stir in lemon juice, then serve stew in bowls, passing mustard separately so people can put a dollop on their stew if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 876, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 63 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1428 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PORK WITH APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES
Here's a meal-in-one that is quick, delicious and nutritious. The tenderloin is rubbed with a few simple seasonings...and baked apples and sweet potatoes around the dinner perfectly. -Linda Lacek of Winter Park, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, cinnamon, cardamom and pepper. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon spice mixture and 3 teaspoons oil; toss to coat. , Arrange potatoes in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10 minutes., Rub the remaining oil over pork; rub with remaining spice mixture. Place over the sweet potatoes. Bake for 15 minutes. , Cut each apple into eight wedges. turn pork; arrange apples around meat. Bake 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES, ONIONS, AND SWEET POTATOES
This is so easy, so good, and so versatile! I've used pork chops with and without bones, pork loin, and pork roast. You can sprinkle the brown sugar, salt, and pepper on the different layers or all at the end, as mentioned in the recipe. Play around with the brown sugar and spices to your taste.
Provided by ashbeth
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste, and arrange in a medium oven safe skillet. Top pork chops with onions, sweet potatoes, and apples. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Season with 2 teaspoons pepper and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Cover, and bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until sweet potatoes are tender and pork chops have reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 770.7 mg, Sugar 23.6 g
PORK SWEET POTATO STEW
Delicious tender pork and sweet potatoes equal a lovely stew! Can be adapted for the slow cooker after the skillet steps.
Provided by msanders
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Pork
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a large casserole dish or Dutch oven with cooking spray.
- Combine brown sugar and flour in a bowl. Place Dijon mustard in a separate bowl. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Coat pork cubes with Dijon mustard and toss in brown sugar mixture to coat. Brown coated pork cubes on all sides in hot olive oil, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer browned pork into prepared casserole dish, leaving oil in skillet.
- Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot skillet until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth, sherry, sweet potato cubes, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and salt into onion; bring to a boil. Pour sweet potato mixture over pork and cover casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes; uncover and bake until pork is no longer pink inside and sweet potato cubes are tender, about 20 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 532.9 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
SLOW COOKER PORK LOIN ROAST WITH BROWN SUGAR AND SWEET POTATOES
One of my favorite recipes passed on to me from a friend many years ago. This pork loin roast with brown sugar is easy to prepare and when it's done, it's so delicious! Serve with a green vegetable or salad and dinner rolls.
Provided by galet09
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix pork rub seasoning and Chinese five-spice powder together in a small bowl. Rub all over pork roast.
- Place sweet potatoes into the bottom of a slow cooker; add brown sugar and butter. Place roast on top and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on Low until roast is fork-tender, 6 to 7 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 94.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 214.3 mg, Sugar 21 g
30-MINUTE SPICY PORK AND SWEET POTATO STEW
Spicy, smoky chipotle chiles and chili powder add long-cooked flavor to this quick pork stew. To save time and use less fat, only the pork is browned in oil, while the onions get pureed with tomatoes, garlic and the chile to make the broth.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Puree the tomatoes, onions, garlic, chipotle and adobo sauce in a food processor until completely smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the pork in a single layer, season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, undisturbed, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Turn the pieces and cook until brown, about 1 minute more. Dust the meat with the chili powder, and add the tomato puree, sweet potatoes, chicken broth, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and gently simmer until the meat is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the toppings: Chop the jalapenos, and whisk together with the yogurt in a small bowl. Shred the cabbage, cut the avocado into chunks and cut the lime into wedges.
- Ladle the stew into large, deep bowls. Top with the yogurt mixture, garnish with the cabbage, avocado, lime and cilantro and serve with the tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Cholesterol 115 milligrams, Sodium 920 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 10 grams
ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN AND SWEET POTATO SHEET PAN DINNER
Solve your weeknight dinner dilemma with this flavorful, healthy sheet pan meal. I love pork tenderloin, and I adore it even more when it's surrounded by roasted veggies and has virtually ZERO cleanup! #sheetpandinners #porktenderloin #eatpork
Provided by Chef Alli
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and spices; reserve 2 tablespoons. Add sweet potatoes, onions and melted butter to bowl; toss well to coat, then spread over a large foil-lined or parchment-lined rimmed sheet pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray; roast for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rub pork tenderloins with the reserved seasoning mixture. Push sweet potatoes and onions to the sides of the sheet pan, placing the pork tenderloins in the center.
- Roast tenderloin for 20-22 minutes or until pork is 140-145 degrees F at center when tested with an instant-read meat thermometer, and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Tent pork tenderloins with foil and let them rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing them into medallions. Serve with sweet potatoes and onions alongside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 95 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 302 mg, Sodium 646 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BRAISED PORK ROAST WITH SWEET POTATOES
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories dinner, casseroles, one pot, main course
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the pork roast in a cast-iron or enamel casserole with a lid. Add the water, soy sauce, Tabasco, vinegar, honey and cumin. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to very low and boil gently, covered, for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, peel the yams and cut into 1 1/2-inch slices. Peel the onions and cut each into 4 to 6 pieces, depending on size. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- After the pork has cooked for 1 hour, add the yams, onions and garlic. Bring back to the boil and continue boiling, covered, on top of the stove for about 15 minutes. Uncover and place the casserole in the center of the oven. Cook for 45 minutes, turning the meat in the juices every 15 minutes. At the end of the cooking period, the juices should be dark and concentrated, the meat tender when pierced with a fork and the vegetables very soft.
- Serve directly from the casserole, cutting the meat at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 284, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET POTATO
"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
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
PORK WITH SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES SHEET-PAN DINNER
Get all your favorite warming flavors at once with this easy sheet-pan supper.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Spray large, rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix melted butter, sage, salt and pepper. Add sweet potatoes, apples and onion; toss to coat. Using tongs or slotted spoon, transfer to pan in single layer. Add pork to bowl with mixture, and toss to coat. Add to pan with vegetables. Roast 23 to 27 minutes or until pork is no longer pink (145°F) and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat maple syrup just to boiling over medium heat. Immediately reduce heat to low; cook 7 to 8 minutes or until reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Set aside.
- Slice pork, and divide among 4 plates. Divide potato mixture on top of pork; drizzle with maple syrup. Top with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 1 g
SLOW-COOKER GARLIC PORK ROAST AND SWEET POTATOES
Love pork and sweet potatoes? Here's an easy way to get this favorite combo in a slow cooker meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If pork roast comes in netting or is tied, remove netting or strings. Remove fat from pork. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper over pork. Cook pork in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
- In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place sweet potatoes, onion and garlic. Place pork on vegetables. Pour broth over pork.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET POTATOES
Apple and sweet potato flavors combine so nicely with pork. My family enjoys simple dinners like this one.-Helen Sanders, Fort Myers, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned; drain. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with sweet potatoes. Combine brown sugar and pepper; sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Top with apples; drizzle with apple juice. , Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 2462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 52g protein.
Tips:
- Select the Right Sweet Potatoes: Choose firm and unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size for even cooking.
- Wash and Scrub: Thoroughly wash and scrub the sweet potatoes to remove any dirt or debris.
- Poke Holes: Before roasting, poke a few holes in each sweet potato with a fork to help them cook evenly.
- Season Generously: Season the sweet potatoes and pork tenderloin liberally with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will enhance their flavor and make them more flavorful.
- Roast Properly: Roast the sweet potatoes and pork tenderloin at a high temperature (400°F) to caramelize the natural sugars and create a crispy exterior.
- Monitor Cooking Time: Keep an eye on the cooking time to prevent overcooking. The internal temperature of the pork should reach 145°F, and the sweet potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork.
- Rest Before Serving: Allow the pork tenderloin to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the juices redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful meat.
Conclusion:
This flavorful and colorful dish of pork tenderloin and roasted sweet potatoes is sure to impress your family and friends. The tender and juicy pork pairs perfectly with the caramelized sweet potatoes, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. By following the tips and instructions provided in this recipe, you'll be able to create a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!
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