BLUEBERRY CHOPS WITH CINNAMON SWEET POTATOES

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A sweet and spicy combo is the perfect accent for meaty chops. With a fresh green veggie on the side, this is a hearty summer meal. It's easy, yet impressive enough to serve to company. -Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
SWEET POTATOES:
1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
PORK:
4 pork rib chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • For sauce, combine first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; keep warm., Place sweet potatoes and enough water to cover in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes until smooth, adding butter, brown sugar, cream, salt and cinnamon. Cover; keep warm., Meanwhile, preheat grill or broiler. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat on a broiler pan until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-6 minutes per side. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Serve over sweet potatoes; top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Samim Mida
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Forgot to add the cinnamon to the sweet potatoes, but they were still delicious. Will definitely remember next time.


Kendra Brice
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Absolutely delicious! The chops were tender and juicy, and the sweet potatoes were the perfect side dish.


Fast Sky
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The chops were a bit overcooked, but the sweet potatoes were perfect. Will try again with a lower cooking temperature.


John Perry
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Not a fan of the blueberry and pork combination. Just didn't work for me.


Opara Obijuru
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This is now my go-to recipe for blueberry chops. So easy to make and always a crowd pleaser.


aqib zaman
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Tried this recipe last week and it was a disaster. The chops were dry and the sauce was bland.


Kris Mason
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Followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out amazing! Highly recommend.


Kazi Munira Rahman
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chops were cooked perfectly.


Catrina Mccoy
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This was my first time cooking blueberry chops and they turned out great! Will definitely be making this again.


Thulisa Tlou
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The cinnamon sweet potatoes were a great touch. Definitely added a unique flavor to the dish.


Mastar Momin
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Absolutely loved this! Made it last night and it was a huge hit with my family. Thanks for sharing this recipe!