Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes
This classic recipe from 1900 offers a comforting and satisfying meal with simple ingredients and straightforward instructions. Tender pork chops are paired with sweet potatoes, seasoned with paprika and salt, and baked to perfection. The result is a savory dish with a hint of sweetness, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 medium Sweet potatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Pork chops
- 1/3 cup Water
Instructions
- 1Peel the sweet potatoes. Add salt to the bottom of a small roasting pan.
- 2Place the sweet potatoes in the bottom of the roasting pan. Wipe the pork chops and place them on top of the potatoes.
- 3Place the pan, uncovered, on the top shelf of a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) to brown the chops. Brown on one side, then turn gently and brown on the other. Sprinkle with salt and paprika, and add the water. Cover, and bake for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are done. Baste frequently.