Best 6 Sweet Potato Pork Skillet Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Sweet Potato Pork Skillet recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with savory pork and an array of spices, creating a harmonious balance that's sure to impress. From classic one-pan skillet meals to creative variations featuring different cooking methods, each recipe brings a unique twist to this classic combination. Explore skillet-seared pork and sweet potatoes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or venture into a slow-cooker version for effortless, fall-off-the-bone meat. Elevate your culinary skills with a skillet featuring a sweet potato and pork hash, a hearty and flavorful breakfast or brunch option. And for those seeking a healthier alternative, try our skillet-roasted sweet potatoes and pork tenderloin, where tender pork is roasted to perfection alongside caramelized sweet potatoes. No matter your preference, our Sweet Potato Pork Skillet recipes offer a delightful fusion of flavors that will satisfy your cravings and leave you yearning for more.

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PORK WITH SWEET POTATOES



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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

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 medium apple, sliced
4 green onions, chopped

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

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES, SWEET POTATOES, AND SAUERKRAUT



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This sweet yet savory medley of apples, sweet potatoes, onions, and sauerkraut cooks up perfectly in the slow cooker! Don't be afraid of the sauerkraut---it becomes sweet and mild.

Provided by RCKim

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 5h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (1 inch thick) boneless pork chops
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 medium onion, sliced
2 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Quickly brown the pork chops on each side. Set aside.
  • Arrange sweet potato slices in the bottom of a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker. Cover with the onion slices, then the apple slices. Sprinkle brown sugar, nutmeg and salt over the apples, and grind a little pepper. Place the pork chops on top of the pile, and cover with sauerkraut. Cover, and cook on Low for about 5 hours. It can go an extra hour without drying out though.
  • Serve pork and vegetables with juice from the slow cooker spooned over them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 968 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES, ONIONS, AND SWEET POTATOES



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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

4 pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
2 onions, sliced into rings
2 sweet potatoes, sliced
2 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced into rings
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

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

ROAST PORK AND SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large pork tenderloin (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried sage
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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

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.

PORK SWEET POTATO STEW



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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

cooking spray
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all purpose flour
¼ cup Dijon mustard
3 pounds pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ⅓ cups chicken broth
1 cup dry sherry
3 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon thyme
salt to taste

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform pieces: This will also help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you overcrowd the skillet, the sweet potatoes won't cook evenly and will become mushy.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes over medium heat: This will help them caramelize and develop a slightly crispy exterior.
  • Season the sweet potatoes with salt and pepper: This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Add the pork and cook until browned: This will add flavor and protein to the dish.
  • Add the vegetables and cook until tender: This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Stir in the sauce and cook until heated through: This will bring all the flavors together and create a delicious sauce.
  • Serve the sweet potato pork skillet immediately: This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

This sweet potato pork skillet is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of sweet potatoes, pork, and vegetables makes this dish a healthy and satisfying option. The sauce is also very versatile, so you can easily adjust it to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this sweet potato pork skillet a try. You won't be disappointed!

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