posted by Sue Freeman 08-10-98 10:44 PM
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Pork Chops With Apples and Sweet Potatoes
Recipe By : Cooking Light, March 1995, page 110
Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Meats
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
5 lean center-cut loin pork chops -- (5-ounce)
(1/2 inch thick)
2 1/2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato -- (1/2-inch) (1 pound)
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
1 3/4 cups orange juice -- divided
1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 1/2 cups cubed Rome apple -- (1/2-inch)
(3/4 pound)
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from skillet; set aside, and keep warm.
Add sweet potato and sliced onion to skillet, and saute 3 minutes or until tender.
Combine 1-1/2 cups orange juice and next 3 ingredients, and stir well. Return chops to skillet; pour orange juice mixture over chops. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until chops are tender.
Remove the pork chops from skillet; set aside, and keep warm.
Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of orange juice and cornstarch; stir well, and add to the skillet. Stir in cubed apple; bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 1 pork chop and 1 cup sweet potato mixture).