Scalloped Apples Pork Chops and Sweet Potatoes
Delight your taste buds with this comforting and flavor-packed recipe for Scalloped Apples Pork Chops and Sweet Potatoes. Tender, golden-brown pork chops are nestled into a luscious skillet of layered sweet potatoes and caramelized apple slices, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The dish is elevated with a rich, savory onion-garlic sauce, thickened with chicken broth, for the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. This one-pan wonder, baked to perfection in just under an hour, makes an impressive yet easy dinner that’s ideal for cozy family evenings or festive gatherings. Serve it straight from the skillet, garnished with sprigs of fresh thyme for a rustic, aromatic finish. Perfect for fall dinners or any occasion that calls for wholesome, seasonal ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless pork chops
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 large apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Core and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges. Slice the onion thinly, and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large oven-safe skillet or cast-iron pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear them in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add the sliced onions and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg over the onions and garlic, stirring to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture is fragrant.
Add the flour to the skillet, stirring it into the onion mixture. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking to combine and create a smooth sauce.
Layer the sweet potatoes and apple slices on top of the sauce in the skillet, slightly overlapping them in concentric circles. Sprinkle lightly with additional salt, if desired.
Nestle the seared pork chops back into the skillet on top of the sweet potatoes and apples. Add a small pat of the remaining butter to each pork chop.
Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes.
After 25 minutes, remove the lid or foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the pork chops are fully cooked and the sweet potatoes are tender.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.1 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.5 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 393 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 3387 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.4 g | ||
| Protein | 117.0 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2579 mg | 55% | |
*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.
