Caribbean Pork Chops with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 4 bone-in pork chops
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 large onion, thickly sliced
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 cup nonalcoholic ginger beer
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1-2 tsp habanero hot sauce, plus more for serving
  • 3/4 cup canned coconut milk

Directions

  1. Put the sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and add a big pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until just tender, 8-10 minutes. Add the peas and cook until the potatoes and peas are soft, about 6 more minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, rub the pork chops with the allspice and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until just cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side; remove to a plate. Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the thyme, then the ginger beer and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Stir in the hot sauce.

  3. Drain the sweet potatoes and peas and return to the pot. Add the coconut milk and mash; season with 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper.

  4. Return the pork to the skillet, turning to coat in the sauce. Divide among plates. Serve with the sweet potatoes and more hot sauce.

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