Sweet Potato Smothered Pork Chops

I LOVE this recipe. I found it online and have made a few tweaks to it. It is very quick and easy to make, even for beginner cooks.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  boneless pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick
• 1  teaspoon  oil (for frying)
• 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  dash cinnamon
• 1  dash pepper
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch
• 2  teaspoons cold water

Directions

1. Pre heat oven to 350°. In a small, non-stick skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Place in an 8 inch square baking dish, coated with non-stick cooking spray. Layer with sweet potato. Drizzle with butter.
2. In small saucepan, combine orange juice, brown sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over sweet potato.
3. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until pork reached 160° and potato is tender. Remove pork and potato, and keep warm.
4. Pour pan juices into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Then, stir into juices. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve over pork and sweet potato.