Spiced Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Juicy pork chops seasoned with a blend of warm spices, pan-seared to perfection and served alongside caramelized roasted sweet potatoes. This American-inspired pork recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, sweet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 pieces (about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and caramelized on edges.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, combine 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a small bowl. Rub this spice mix evenly over 4 bone-in pork chops.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until a deep golden crust forms and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet, and baste pork chops with melted butter for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
5. Step 5: Plate pork chops with the roasted sweet potatoes and spoon any pan juices over the top before serving.