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Honey Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sweet and savory perfection! These tender pan-seared pork chops are finished with a simple honey glaze and served alongside perfectly roasted sweet potatoes.
Prep 15 min
Cook 30 min
Total 45 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Step 2 — For the Honey Glazed Pork Chops
- 4 (6 oz) boneless pork chops, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
Instructions
- 1
Roast Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- 2
Prepare Pork Chops
While potatoes roast, pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
- 3
Sear Pork Chops
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Remove chops from skillet and set aside.
- 4
Make Glaze and Finish Chops
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce. Pour the glaze into the skillet (careful, it might spatter) and bring to a simmer. Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning glaze over them. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven (alongside the sweet potatoes if possible) and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C). Baste with the glaze halfway through.
- 5
Serve
Let pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving with the roasted sweet potatoes. Spoon any extra glaze from the skillet over the chops.
Nutrition per serving: 550 cal · 40g protein · 40g carbs · 25g fat · 6g fiber
