Old Fashioned Pork Chop, Apple, and Sweet Potato Pot
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Category: One Dish Meal
Servings: 6
Description
This heartwarming and savory Old Fashioned Pork Chop, Apple, and Sweet Potato Pot is the perfect one-dish meal for a cozy dinner. With tender pork chops, sweet potatoes, tart Granny Smith apples, and a touch of apple cider, this dish is a blend of savory, sweet, and earthy flavors. A hint of brown sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the vegetables and fruits, creating a deliciously balanced meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1/2 cup |
| Sweet potatoes | 6 medium |
| Light brown sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Granny Smith apples | 4 |
| Apple cider | 1/2 cup |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
| Vegetable oil | 3 tablespoons |
| Optional: Fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary) | To taste |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 553.7 kcal |
| Fat Content | 29.2 g |
| Saturated Fat Content | 8.7 g |
| Cholesterol Content | 68.8 mg |
| Sodium Content | 111.7 mg |
| Carbohydrate Content | 52.8 g |
| Fiber Content | 4.5 g |
| Sugar Content | 28.5 g |
| Protein Content | 20.6 g |
Instructions
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Prepare the Pork Chops:
- In a shallow dish or flat plate, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each pork chop in the flour mixture, ensuring they are coated evenly. Tap each chop gently to remove any excess flour.
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Brown the Pork Chops:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet and brown them on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Once browned, remove the chops from the skillet and set aside. Drain any excess oil from the skillet.
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Assemble the Dish:
- Grease a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish and place the browned pork chops in the bottom.
- Layer 1/2 of the sweet potatoes evenly over the pork chops.
- Sprinkle with 1/3 of the brown sugar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add 1/2 of the sliced Granny Smith apples on top of the sweet potatoes, followed by 1/3 of the remaining brown sugar.
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Layer and Finish:
- Repeat the layers with the remaining sweet potatoes, apples, and the last 1/3 of the brown sugar.
- Pour the apple cider evenly over the entire dish, ensuring that the pork, sweet potatoes, and apples are slightly covered with the cider.
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Bake:
- Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- After 1 hour and 15 minutes, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the dish is slightly browned on top and the sweet potatoes are tender.
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Serve:
- Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary if desired, and serve this hearty dish with a side of your favorite greens for a complete meal.
This Old Fashioned Pork Chop, Apple, and Sweet Potato Pot is a comforting meal that combines savory pork, sweet potatoes, apples, and the richness of apple cider, offering a delightful balance of flavors that will please everyone at the table. Enjoy!
