Best 7 Sweet Potato Pork Skillet Recipes

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In the culinary world, there is no shortage of flavorful and satisfying dishes; however, few can compare to the succulent and savory aroma of a perfectly cooked sweet potato pork skillet. This tantalizing one-pan meal is a symphony of flavors, combining the sweetness of caramelized sweet potatoes with the savory richness of tender, juicy pork. Perfectly seared or browned pork slices, bathed in a tantalizing blend of savory seasonings, are paired with tender and slightly crisp sweet potato chunks, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors that will delight your palate. Discover the secret to creating this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen with our carefully crafted recipe and step-by-step instructions.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PORK WITH SWEET POTATOES



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With sweet potatoes, dried cranberries and apple slices, this colorful pork dish is especially popular during fall and winter. -Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 medium apple, sliced
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. Cut tenderloin into 12 slices; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Dip pork in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown pork in batches. Remove from pan., Add sweet potatoes, cranberries and broth to same pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-6 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Stir in mustard. , Return pork to pan; add apple and green onions. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-6 minutes or until pork and sweet potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET POTATO PORK SKILLET



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Spiced sweet potatoes and meaty chops pair beautifully in this heartwarming dish. There's plenty of sauce, so don't forget the rice! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and 1/2 cup of the reserved juice; stir into skillet. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add green pepper and pineapple; cover and cook for 10-15 or until potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining pineapple juice until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

CARIBBEAN PORK CHOPS WITH MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into chunks
Kosher salt
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
4 bone-in pork chops (3/4 inch thick; about 2 pounds)
1 teaspoon ground allspice
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large onion, thickly sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup nonalcoholic ginger beer
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 to 2 teaspoons habanero hot sauce, plus more for serving
3/4 cup canned coconut milk

Steps:

  • Put the sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and add a big pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the peas and cook until the potatoes and peas are soft, about 6 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rub the pork chops with the allspice and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side; remove to a plate. Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the thyme, then the ginger beer and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Stir in the hot sauce.
  • Drain the sweet potatoes and peas and return to the pot. Add the coconut milk and mash; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Return the pork to the skillet, turning to coat in the sauce. Divide among plates. Serve with the sweet potatoes and more hot sauce.

PORK SWEET POTATO STEW



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Delicious tender pork and sweet potatoes equal a lovely stew! Can be adapted for the slow cooker after the skillet steps.

Provided by msanders

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all purpose flour
¼ cup Dijon mustard
3 pounds pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ⅓ cups chicken broth
1 cup dry sherry
3 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon thyme
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a large casserole dish or Dutch oven with cooking spray.
  • Combine brown sugar and flour in a bowl. Place Dijon mustard in a separate bowl. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Coat pork cubes with Dijon mustard and toss in brown sugar mixture to coat. Brown coated pork cubes on all sides in hot olive oil, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer browned pork into prepared casserole dish, leaving oil in skillet.
  • Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot skillet until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth, sherry, sweet potato cubes, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and salt into onion; bring to a boil. Pour sweet potato mixture over pork and cover casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes; uncover and bake until pork is no longer pink inside and sweet potato cubes are tender, about 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 532.9 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

SWEET POTATO, BACON, AND VEGGIE SKILLET



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When you're in the mood for an easy dinner, this one-skillet frittata pretty much cooks itself with minimal attention.

Provided by lkb

Categories     Frittata

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 cups cubed cooked sweet potato
2 cups fresh spinach
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
10 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
fresh sage leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a 10-inch, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender and onion is just translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in sweet potato and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 1 minute. Stir in bacon.
  • Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, chopped sage, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour mixture over vegetables in skillet. Gently mix to evenly distribute egg mixture.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until eggs are completely set but not overcooked, about 25 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sage leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 253.6 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 445.1 mg

PORK SWEET POTATO STEW



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Make and share this Pork Sweet Potato Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
3 lbs pork loin, cut in 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/3 cups chicken broth
1 cup dry sherry
3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (or yams)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary
1/4 teaspoon thyme
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease/spray a casserole dish.
  • Combine brown sugar and flour in a bowl.
  • Place mustard in a seperate bowl; coat pork cubes in mustard, then in the flour/brown sugar mixture.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet, and brown pork cubes on all sides.
  • Transfer browned pork cubes to a large casserole dish.
  • Put onions and garlic in the skillet and cook until softened (but not brown); add the broth, sherry, sweet potato cubes, and seasonings to the pan, and bring to a boil. Pour into the casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake for 50 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until meat is done and sweet potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.9, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 102.1, Sodium 382.7, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 17, Protein 38.5

SWEET POTATO AND PORK STIR-FRY



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Make and share this Sweet Potato and Pork Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb pork, boneless loin or 1 lb pork, boneless leg
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups sliced mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
2 medium sweet potatoes or 2 medium yams, cut lengthwise into fourths and thinly sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1/3 cup dry white wine or 1/3 cup apple juice
1/3 cup cold water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
hot cooked brown rice or white rice

Steps:

  • Trim fat from pork. Cut pork with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices. (For ease in cutting, partially freeze pork about 1 1/2 hours.) Toss pork and 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
  • Heat wok or 12-inch skillet until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok; rotate wok to coat side. Add pork and garlic; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until pork is brown. Remove pork mixture from wok.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok; rotate to coat side. Add mushrooms, sweet potatoes and onion; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in wine, 1/3 cup water, bouillon granules and red pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 3 minutes or until potatoes are crisp-tender. Add cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir about 20 seconds or until heated through. Stir in pork mixture, heat through. Serve over hot cooked rice if desired. 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.3, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 223.8, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 34.4

Tips:

- To save time, use pre-cooked pulled pork or shred your own pork shoulder in a slow cooker or Instant Pot. - If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a large nonstick skillet. - Be sure to cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender but not mushy. - Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder for a little extra spice. - Serve with your favorite sides, such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This sweet potato pork skillet is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The sweet potatoes and apples add a touch of sweetness, while the pork and spices add a savory flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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