Maple Glazed Pork Sweet Potatoes (Printable Version)

Pork chops glazed with maple syrup and served with sweet potatoes offer a flavorful and hearty main dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main

01 - 4 bone-in pork chops, approximately 1 inch thick
02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Glaze

03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
05 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Optional Garnish

09 - Chopped fresh parsley to serve

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat oven to 400°F (205°C) and arrange a rack in the center position.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt until coated.
03 - Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt until homogeneous.
05 - Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and brush both sides generously with the maple glaze.
06 - After sweet potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, remove baking sheet from oven, push potatoes toward the edges, and arrange pork chops in the center. Brush remaining glaze over pork chops.
07 - Return baking sheet to oven and roast for 18–22 minutes, until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
08 - Remove baking sheet from oven and let pork chops rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and easy in one skillet
  • Balanced sweet and savory flavors thanks to maple syrup and earthy sweet potatoes
  • Minimum prep and cleanup
  • Family favorite that even picky eaters ask for
02 -
  • High in protein and vitamin A thanks to sweet potatoes
  • Glaze brings out natural sweetness in pork for picky eaters
  • Doubles easily for meal prep or family gatherings
03 -
  • I learned early that letting the pork come up to room temperature before cooking gives a better crust every time
  • Always test sweet potatoes with a fork for tenderness not just time
  • The flavors deepen when you use real maple syrup and fresh herbs not dried

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