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Pork Chops and Sweet Potato Gravy

Pork and sweet potatoes are a natural pair. The slightly sweet seasoned gravy makes this a super one-dish meal.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste

2 lbs. pork scaloppini (thin cuts of pork medallions) or boneless pork chops
1 tbsp. canola oil
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
11/2 cups thinly sliced onions
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
2 cups water
1 lb. sweet potatoes (yams), baked, peeled and mashed or 1 (15oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
2 tbsp. maple syrup
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

Instructions:

In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and pepper. Sprinkle both sides of pork with seasoning. In large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, over high heat, heat oil and brown pork on each side. Remove and set aside. Add flour, stirring constantly to brown the flour. Add onions and sauté until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in pecans. Add water and bring to a boil. Gradually add sweet potatoes and blend until smooth. Stir in syrup. Return pork to pan, reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pork is done, stirring occasionally. If gravy gets too thick, add water. Sprinkle with green onions and serve. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition:

Per serving: CAL 483.3 (36% from fat); FAT 19.53g; PROTEIN 47.77g; CARB 28.22g; CHOL 124mg; SODIUM 29.7mg

Credits:

Created by Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission spokesperson, Holly Clegg.