Maple Gravy-Smothered Pork Chops with Stewed Collard Greens & Sweet Potatoes
(from castro15’s recipe box)
Categories: Meals
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless, Center-Cut Pork Chops
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 bunch Collard Greens
- 1 lb Sweet Potatoes
- 1 bunch Sage
- 4 Tbsps Butter
- 2 Tbsps White Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tbsps Maple Syrup
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 2 Tbsps Gravy Spice Blend (All-Purpose Flour, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, & Ground White Pepper)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise, then cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick pieces. Peel and roughly chop the garlic. Remove and discard the collard green stems; roughly chop the leaves. Pick the sage leaves off the stems; discard the stems and finely chop the leaves.
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Place the sweet potatoes on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to thoroughly coat. Arrange in a single layer. Roast, stirring halfway through, 20 to 22 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and set aside in warm place.
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While the sweet potatoes roast, in a large pot, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the collard greens; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly wilted. Add half the vinegar and 1 cup of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, 14 to 16 minutes, or until the collard greens have wilted and the liquid has cooked off. Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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While the collard greens cook, pat the pork chops dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned pork chops and cook 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes.
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While the pork chops rest, to the pan of reserved fond, add the butter, spice blend, maple syrup, sage, remaining vinegar, and ½ cup of water; season with salt and pepper. Cook on medium-high, whisking frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened. Turn off the heat and whisk in the sour cream; season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Divide the rested pork chops, roasted sweet potatoes, and stewed collard greens between 2 dishes. Top the pork chops with as much of the gravy as you’d like (you may have extra gravy). Enjoy!