Smoked Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes

Can you say COMFORT food??
(6 servings)

6 smoked boneless pork chops (7 oz.)
1 T. canola oil
4 large sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut lengthwise into thirds
1 t. freshly grated ginger*
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 t. freshly ground* pepper
2 large Granny Smith* apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/8 cup lemon juice*
1/4 cup apple juice or cider*

In a large ovenproof skillet, cook chops in oil over med. heat for 2-3 mins. on each side or until the chops are lightly browned. Drain. transfer to a greased 13x9" baking dish. Top with sweet potatoes. Combine brown sugar, pepper, and ginger; sprinkle over potatoes. Top with apples, and sprinkle them with the lemon juice. Drizzle apple juice over entire dish. Cover and bake at 325 for 30 mins. Uncover; bake 10-15 min. longer or until meat is tender. The aroma of this when it hits them at the door will have them running to the kitchen - already salivating!! Wha wha wha.

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Love,

MM