Skillet Apple Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Zucchini

• Potatoes2
• Apples1
• Garlic2 cloves
• Lemon1
• Pork2
• Zucchini1
• Chicken Stock1
• Vegetable Oil1 tbsp
• Sugar1 1/2 tsp
• Butter2 tbsp

Instructions

1. 1

   Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Wash and dry all produce.

3. 3

   Dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.

4. 4

   Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Roast on top rack for 12 minutes (we'll roast the zucchini then).

6. 6

   Meanwhile, halve and core apple; thinly slice into half-moons.

7. 7

   Peel and finely chop garlic.

8. 8

   Quarter lemon.

9. 9

   Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons.

10. 10

    Toss on a second baking sheet with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

11. 11

    Set aside.

12. 12

    Pat pork dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper.

13. 13

    Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

14. 14

    Add pork and cook until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side.

15. 15

    Turn off heat; transfer to a plate.

16. 16

    Once sweet potatoes have roasted 12 minutes, transfer baking sheet with zucchini to middle rack and continue roasting until both veggies are browned and softened, 12-15 minutes more.

17. 17

    Meanwhile, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in pan used for pork over medium-high heat.

18. 18

    Add apple and season with salt and pepper.

19. 19

    Cook, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan, until apple is slightly softened, 2-3 minutes.

20. 20

    Add garlic; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.

21. 21

    Add 1/z cup water (3/4 cup for 4), stock concentrate, and 11/2 tsp sugar (3 tsp for 4).

22. 22

    Cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened and apple is very tender, 3-5 minutes.

23. 23

    Season with salt and pepper.

24. 24

    Remove pan with apple from heat; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) and a squeeze of lemon juice.

25. 25

    Divide pork, zucchini, and sweet potatoes between plates.

26. 26

    Top pork with glazed apple sauce.

27. 27

    Top zucchini with a squeeze of lemon juice.