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Pork Chops with Sweet Potato

2 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each and 3/4 inch thick)
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
Dash pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

In a small nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Place in an 8-in. square
baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with sweet potato; drizzle with
butter. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, brown sugar, salt,
ginger, mace and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over sweet
potato. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until the pork reaches
160° and potato is tender. Remove pork and potato; keep warm. Pour pan juices
into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into

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juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve
with pork and sweet potato.

Yield: 2 servings.