Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Tender pork chops coated in a sticky honey-ginger glaze, served with caramelized sweet potatoes. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 50 minutes pairs (1-inch thick) pork chops, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (1-inch thick) pork chops
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 lbs, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper; spread on a sheet pan.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Pat pork chops dry, then brush with 2 tbsp honey mixture.
- Step 3: Roast sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, then add pork chops to the pan. Roast 15-18 minutes more until pork reaches 145°F and glaze is bubbly.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (1-inch thick) pork chops from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
American one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This was a hit with my family! The honey-glaze made the pork chops so tender and the sweet potatoes roasted perfectly.
- ★★★★★
Easy one-pot meal that was ready in no time. The sweet potatoes were a perfect side to the pork chops.
- ★★★★☆
Loved the flavors, but the pork chops were a bit on the dry side. Maybe I should have used a bit more honey.
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