Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes

Bone-in pork chops with a garlic, thyme and smoked paprika rub, roasted with sweet potatoes, red onion and apples on a single pan. Serves 4.

Naturally gluten-freeDairy-freeHigh-proteinPaleoBudget-friendlyNo added sugar

Sheet pan pork chops with roasted sweet potatoes, apples and red onion
  • Prep 15 min
  • Cook 35 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Yield 4 servings

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The sweet potatoes get a head start, then the chops roast right on top of the vegetables so the juices season everything underneath.

Choose chops about 1 inch thick; thinner chops overcook before they brown.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 apple, cored and cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

New to an ingredient? See Smoked paprika in our kitchen glossary.

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven. Heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Roast the sweet potatoes. Toss the sweet potatoes and onion with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast 15 minutes.
  3. Season the chops. Rub the chops with the remaining oil, the paprika, garlic powder, thyme, remaining salt and pepper.
  4. Roast together. Add the apple wedges, nestle the chops on the pan and roast 15 to 20 minutes, until the chops reach 145°F.
  5. Rest. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

480Calories
23 gCarbohydrates
4 gFiber
19 gNet carbs
36 gProtein
27 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

Naturally gluten-freeDairy-freeHigh-proteinPaleoBudget-friendlyNo added sugar

Tips

  • Boneless chops cook 3 to 5 minutes faster.
  • Broil the last 2 minutes for more color on the chops.

Questions about this recipe

What temperature should pork chops reach?
145°F, then a 3-minute rest.
Can I use regular potatoes?
Yes; cut them the same size and roast 5 minutes longer before adding the chops.

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