Smoked Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023
Apple and sweet potato flavors combine so nicely with smoked pork chops. My family enjoys simple dinners like this one.—Helen Sanders, Fort Myers, Florida
Smoked Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 6 smoked boneless pork chops (7 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 large sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut lengthwise into thirds
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup apple juice or water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned; drain.
  2. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with sweet potatoes. Combine brown sugar and pepper; sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Top with apples; drizzle with apple juice.
  3. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until meat is tender.
Smoked Pork Chops Tips

Where can you buy smoked pork chops?

You can buy smoked pork chops at the grocery store, however, since they're more of a specialty item, stick to shopping for them at larger chain retail stores.

How else can you cook smoked pork chops?

Pork chops, smoked or not, are versatile and can be cooked in many different ways. Try grilled pork chops, slow-cooker pork chops or pressure-cooker pork chops. You can even make air-fryer pork chops!

What do you serve with smoked pork chops?

Serve these smoked pork chops with sweet potatoes alongside a vegetable, like old-fashioned green beans, ginger glazed carrots, or bacon collared greens. Add some buttery rolls for a well-rounded meal.

—Sammi DiVito, Taste of Home Assistant Editor 

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 584 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 2462mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 4g fiber), 52g protein.