Old Fashioned Pork Chop Apple and Sweet Potato Pot
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Old Fashioned Pork Chop Apple and Sweet Potato Pot—a hearty, one-pot meal that combines savory, sweet, and warming spices for the perfect autumn-inspired dinner. Tender, bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection and nestled alongside caramelized sweet potatoes, tender apples, and aromatic onions, all simmered together in a flavorful chicken broth. Infused with cinnamon, smoked paprika, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of honey-apple cider butter, this dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes. Ready in just over an hour, this easy yet elegant recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort. Pair it with crusty bread to soak up the rich, fragrant broth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into wedges
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
Add the sweet potato chunks, apple slices, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the remaining salt and pepper. Toss everything to coat in the spices and oil.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the pork chops to the pot, nestling them among the sweet potatoes and apples.
Add the thyme sprigs to the pot, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Let everything simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F).
While the dish cooks, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the honey and apple cider vinegar. Cook for 2 minutes, then drizzle this mixture over the pork chop pot just before serving.
Serve the pork chops hot with the apples and sweet potatoes on the side, and spoon some of the broth over everything for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.2 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1115 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 756 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
