For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar. If you don't have apricot preserves, peach preserves or orange marmalade can be substituted. To add a little heat, a pinch of cayenne pepper can be added to the sauce. Fresh sweet potatoes can be used in place of canned. Simply peel, cube, and parboil until slightly tender before adding to the sauce.
Pork Steak and Candied Yam Bake
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS10
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this comforting and flavorful Pork Steak and Candied Yam Bake. Tender pork chops are nestled amongst sweet, spiced yams in a luscious apricot-pecan sauce, creating a symphony of sweet and savory notes that will delight your taste buds.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate78 g
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Cholesterol99 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein20 g
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Saturated Fat16 g
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Sodium265 mg
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Sugar58 g
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Fat35 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
StepLine a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. (2 minutes)
03
StepSeason pork chops generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (3 minutes)
04
StepHeat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops until browned on both sides, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Drain pork chops on a paper towel-lined plate. (12 minutes)
05
StepIn a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine brown sugar, butter, apricot preserves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and pecans. Stir until sugar has dissolved and sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If sauce becomes too thick, thin with reserved yam liquid. (8 minutes)
06
StepGently stir in drained yams until well coated with the apricot-pecan sauce. (3 minutes)
07
StepTransfer browned pork chops to the prepared baking dish, arranging them in a single layer. (2 minutes)
08
StepSpoon the yam mixture evenly over the pork chops, ensuring each chop is nicely covered. (4 minutes)
09
StepBake in the preheated oven until pork chops are cooked through and no longer pink in the center, approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. (55 minutes)
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Vernie Prohaska
Jul 1, 2025The sauce is so good; I could eat it with a spoon!
Alek Ziemann
Jun 28, 2025I've made this several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Araceli Donnelly
Jun 23, 2025Easy to follow and the result was amazing. Thank you for sharing!
Elinore Okeefe
Jun 21, 2025I added a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce for a little kick. It was a hit!
Nick Herzog
Jun 19, 2025Next time, I'll try adding some diced apples to the yam mixture for extra texture and flavor.
Stevie Jenkins
Jun 13, 2025This was surprisingly delicious! The candied yams were the perfect sweetness with the savory pork.
Meta Olson
Jun 13, 2025My family loved this recipe. It's a great way to make a simple weeknight meal feel special.
Eloise Muellergutkowski
Jun 11, 2025I didn't have pecans on hand, so I used walnuts instead. It was still fantastic!