Pork Chops and Sweet Potato Gravy

40 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

246 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

4	each	pork chops	thick
2	tablespoons	flour, all-purpose
2	cups	onions	julienned
1	tablespoon	garlic	minced
1/2	cup	pecans
2	cups	water
1	pound	sweet potatoes, or yams	baked, mashed
1/4	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped
2	tablespoons	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped

Directions

Season the pork.

In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil.

When the oil is hot, sear the chops for 5 minutes on each side.

Remove the chops from the pan and set aside.

Stir in the flour stirring constantly, for a dark brown roux, about 3 minutes.

Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes, or until wilted.

Stir in the garlic, pecans and water. Season with salt and cayenne.

Bring the liquid up to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and blend to make the sauce smooth.

Stir in the cane syrup and green onions.

Return the chops to the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer.

Cook for 4-5 minutes, basting the chops with the gravy.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 340g

Amount per Serving

Calories 246 37% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g	16%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 51mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 37.0g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	27%
Sugars 12.0g
Protein 5.0g	10%

Vitamin A	438%		Vitamin C	51%
Calcium	8%		Iron	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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