Caramel Apple Pork Chops with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Potato masher
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter, milk, and a pinch of salt to the sweet potatoes. Mash until smooth and set aside.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chops for 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the same skillet. Add the apple slices and cinnamon. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the apples soften slightly.
- Stir in the caramel sauce and let it warm through for 1 minute. Spoon the caramel apples over the pork chops and serve with the mashed sweet potatoes.
Notes
Use a tart apple like Granny Smith so the caramel does not become overly sweet. If the caramel sauce thickens too much in the pan, add a splash of milk to loosen it before serving. Leftovers reheat well in a covered skillet over low heat with a little extra milk stirred into the potatoes.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large pot, Large skillet, Potato masher
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large pot, Large skillet, Potato masher