Sheet-Pan Pork Chops with Apple Cider Sauce & Sweet Potatoes
Sheet-Pan Pork Chops with Apple Cider Sauce & Sweet Potatoes is a delightful one-pan meal that beautifully combines juicy pork chops and tender sweet potatoes, all drizzled with a tangy apple cider sauce. This easy-to-make dish offers a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With low prep time and effortless cleanup, it’s sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Mix apple cider, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place seared pork chops on the baking sheet with sweet potatoes and drizzle the apple cider sauce over everything.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sweet potatoes (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate pork chops in olive oil and herbs before cooking. Substitute sweet potatoes with carrots or parsnips for variety. Ensure even roasting by tossing sweet potatoes halfway through.