SWEET POTATO PORK SKILLET

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Spiced sweet potatoes and meaty chops pair beautifully in this heartwarming dish. There's plenty of sauce, so don't forget the rice! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and 1/2 cup of the reserved juice; stir into skillet. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add green pepper and pineapple; cover and cook for 10-15 or until potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining pineapple juice until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

Chuck Brown
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


luffy's Strawhat
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Emeodi Genevieve
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I'm not a good cook, but this dish turned out great.


Jorge Hernandez
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kipkorir Emmanuel
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I'm on a budget and this dish is very affordable to make.


Katli Rasetala
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This dish is perfect for a potluck because it's easy to make and it can be made ahead of time.


Gurudev Karki
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this dish changed my mind. The pork is cooked perfectly and it's very tender.


Mike Dundee
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This dish is so good. I love the combination of sweet potatoes and pork.


Lucifer kc
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


hyness machumbe
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I made this dish for my husband and he loved it. It was a quick and easy meal to make.


Zishi Gujjar
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This dish is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.


Angel Ross
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great.


Arina Tokamarewe
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I'm on a low-carb diet and this dish fit perfectly. It's also very filling.


Taha Shabbir
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My kids loved this dish. They ate it all up.


Ignacio Hernandez
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Mustafa Tigers
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this dish changed my mind. The sweet potatoes are cooked perfectly and they're not too sweet.


Georgia Buzi
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it.


Rafiqul Islam Rafi
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This dish is so flavorful. The sweet potatoes and pork are a perfect combination.


Chimdi Alozie
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Lia Rose
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I can't believe how easy this dish was to make! And it tastes amazing. The pork is so tender and the sweet potatoes are perfectly caramelized.