BLUEBERRY CHOPS WITH CINNAMON SWEET POTATOES

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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

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.

Mesu Tme
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This was a delicious and easy meal. I will definitely be making it again!


malaaq cadoow malaaq isaaq
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I would have liked the chops to be a little more crispy, but they were still good.


Idris Mohamed
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


cherinet chombe
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The cinnamon sweet potatoes were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


joseph saad
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but these blueberry chops were amazing! The blueberry sauce was the perfect complement to the chops.


Ngeno Kipkoech
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make, and it's a healthy and delicious dinner option.


acc google
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the blueberry chops and cinnamon sweet potatoes.


Dave Sammy
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The cinnamon sweet potatoes were a great side dish to the blueberry chops. They were sweet and savory, and they roasted up perfectly.


M Zarein
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These chops were so tender and flavorful! I cooked them according to the recipe, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Javier Vazquez
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The blueberry chops were sweet and juicy, while the cinnamon sweet potatoes were savory and slightly spicy. It was a perfect balance of flavors.


Poco X3
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not a very experienced cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Arshad Rain
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These blueberry chops and cinnamon sweet potatoes were a hit with my family! The chops were juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were perfectly roasted. I'll definitely be making this dish again.