Grilled Cajun-Spiced Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Juicy pork chops seasoned with bold Cajun spices paired with caramelized roasted sweet potatoes for a flavorful meal. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, olive oil, Cajun seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
Step 2: Rub the pork chops evenly with the Cajun oil mixture, coating both sides. Let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 peeled and cubed medium sweet potatoes with 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Step 4: Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and caramelized at edges.
Step 5: Place pork chops on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F and edges have grill marks.
Step 6: Remove chops from grill and let rest 5 minutes. Plate with roasted sweet potatoes and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.