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One-Pan Pork and Sweet Potato Skillet
A one-pan pork and sweet potato skillet with seared pork, apple, and onion in a savory-sweet skillet.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
35
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Searing the pork first builds flavor before it finishes in the skillet. Sweet potato and apple cook down with broth into a soft, savory-sweet base that ties the dish together.
Quick Fixes
Sweet potato too firm: cover and cook a few minutes longer.
Pork dry: pull it at 145°F and let it finish gently in the broth.
Ingredients
Protein
Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Sauce
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Vegetables
• 1 apple, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
Topping
How to Make It
1
Pat the pork dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the pork, and sear 4 to 5 minutes until browned; transfer to a plate.
2
Add the remaining oil to the skillet, then add the sweet potato and onion and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato begins to soften. Stir in the apple and thyme and cook 3 minutes.
3
Pour in the broth, cover, and cook 5 minutes until the sweet potato is tender.
4
Return the pork and any juices to the skillet, stir in the apple cider vinegar, and cook 2 minutes until the pork reaches 145°F.
5
Top with parsley and serve warm.
Store
Store up to 3 days.
Reheat
Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth.
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Avo's Tip
Cut the sweet potato small and even so it cooks through in the same time as the pork.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• What pork cut works best?
Pork tenderloin or boneless loin, cut into bite-sized pieces, cooks quickly and stays tender.
• What apples are best?
Firm, slightly tart apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith hold their shape.
• Can I swap the sweet potato?
Yes. Diced Yukon Gold potatoes work, though they won't have the same sweetness.
One-Pan Pork and Sweet Potato Skillet
Ingredients
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1 ¼ lb pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 lb sweet potato, diced small
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1 apple, diced
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1 small onion, diced
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½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1
Pat the pork dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the pork, and sear 4 to 5 minutes until browned; transfer to a plate.
2
Add the remaining oil to the skillet, then add the sweet potato and onion and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato begins to soften. Stir in the apple and thyme and cook 3 minutes.
3
Pour in the broth, cover, and cook 5 minutes until the sweet potato is tender.
4
Return the pork and any juices to the skillet, stir in the apple cider vinegar, and cook 2 minutes until the pork reaches 145°F.
5
Top with parsley and serve warm.
15
min
active
35
min
total
4
servings
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