Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with foil or parchment for easier cleanup.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into bite-size chunks, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking.
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, then spread in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes to give them a head start.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or paprika.
- After 15 minutes, remove the pan, scoot the sweet potatoes aside, and add the pork chops.
- Brush BBQ sauce over the pork chops and add a spoon or two of BBQ sauce to the sweet potatoes. Avoid drowning them, just coat lightly.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 12 to 18 minutes, until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving for maximum juiciness.
Notes
Watch the BBQ sauce to prevent burning; add a lighter first layer then a second layer in the last 5 minutes if needed. If you prefer added veggies, broccoli or green beans can be tossed in oil and added during the last part of cooking.
