Hearty American Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Sweet Potato Gratin

Ingredients

• 4 pieces pork chops bone-in
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2 In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat until well combined and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. 3 Season pork chops with salt and place them in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
4. 4 Brush the maple glaze over the seared pork chops and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
5. 5 While the pork chops are baking, prepare the sweet potato gratin. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced sweet potatoes, heavy cream, Gruyère cheese, thyme, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
6. 6 Layer the sweet potato mixture in a greased baking dish, ensuring an even distribution of cheese and cream.
7. 7 Cover with foil and bake in the oven alongside the pork chops for 40-45 minutes, removing the foil for the last 10 minutes to allow the top to brown.
8. 8 Remove both the pork chops and sweet potato gratin from the oven. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. 9 Serve the tender maple-glazed pork chops with a generous portion of creamy sweet potato gratin.