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After many weeks of hot and humid Oklahoma weather, we are finally seeing a break in the heat! The night temperatures have started to drop, giving us cool, misty mornings that ice the spiderwebs with a lacy dew finish.
As soon as the cool weather begins to set in, my husband and I immediately begin to talk about fall: fires lit in our wood stove, shorter days spent inside, a time of rest and reflection after the busy summer ends.
One of the things that I look forward to most are the fall flavors, particularly apples. A neighbor recently brought me a huge grocery sack full of them, and inspired this dish!
All the ingredients can be assembled quickly and prepared in one skillet. With the apples and sweet potatoes alongside the pork chops, there is little need for anything else, although I had some brussels sprouts on hand and put them in the oven to roast while the pork chops cooked on the stove.
The flavors of this skillet are very simple, and seasoning here is at a minimum. Feel free to experiment. Finish with a drizzle of maple syrup, honey, or a dollop of natural, homemade apricot jam.
Super Simple Pork Chop, Sweet Potato, and Apple Skillet
So good and so simple! All the ingredients can be assembled quickly and prepared in one skillet. With the apples and sweet potatoes alongside the pork chops, there is little need for anything else. Serves 4
CourseMain
CuisineAmerican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal
Author Jenny Cazzola
Ingredients
- 4boneless pastured pork loin chops
- 1large sweet potatopeeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1smallapplepeeled, cored and sliced
- 1 to 2sprigs of fresh rosemary
- dash of smoked paprika powder
- sea salt to taste
- pepperto taste
- fat for frying, your choice
Instructions
Remove the rosemary from the stem, chop and combine with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Season the pork chops on both sides.
In a large frying pan or skillet, melt the fat over medium low heat.
Add the pork chops and brown on both sides.
Remove and set aside.
Add additional fat to the pan if necessary and then add the sweet potatoes.
Cook, turning once, until cooked through.
You may need to cover with a lid to create some steam, and watch carefully as they may burn.
Add the apples and toss to combine.
Cook 1 to 2 minutes until apples are lightly browned and partially cooked through. Don't overcook.
Return the pork chops to the pan and toss with the apples and the sweet potatoes.
Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- Finish with a drizzle of maple syrup, honey, or a dollop of natural, homemade apricot jam.
Nutrition Facts
Super Simple Pork Chop, Sweet Potato, and Apple Skillet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 112mg5%
Potassium 826mg24%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 12079IU242%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Enjoy! What dishes do you craving ormaking when Fall comes around?
Looking for more recipes using sweet potatoes?
- Garlic-Lime Mini Sweet Potato Puffs With Chili-Yogurt Dip
- Paleo Sweet Potato Toast With Superfoods (4 Ways)
- The Best Sweet Potato Casserole Ever
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About Jenny Cazzola
Tired of the stress of city life and motivated by a desire to be more self-sufficient, Jenny and her husband decided to trade life in the busy suburbs for life on a quiet country homestead. In the fall of 2012, they moved to an acreage in rural Northeastern Oklahoma where they are learning to live off the land and working to establish a small home grown heirloom produce business. On her blog Black Fox Homestead, Jenny writes about their transition from city to country life, offers tips on natural gardening, recipes from her kitchen, and ideas for frugal, simple living. She and her husband currently share their homestead with four shih-tzus and eight growing Rhode Island Red chicks; but she hopes to see ducks, dairy goats, and possibly a cow in her future.
