Sweet Potato Smothered Pork Chops

• 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

1. Pre heat oven to 350u0b0. 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 350u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until pork reached 160u0b0 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.

pork loin chops, oil, sweet potato, butter, orange juice, brown sugar, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, pepper, cornstarch, cold water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-potato-smothered-pork-chops-354216 (may not work)