• 2 lb loin or rib pork chops, 3/4" thick
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 6 unpared apple slices, 1/4" thick
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup dark raisins
• 1 Tbsp grated orange peel
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 can (1 lb 20 oz) sweet potatoes
• 1 Tbsp butter or margarine

1. Wipe chops with damp paper towel, trim off excess fat.
2. In a large heavy skillet, slowly heat fat to melt it slightly.
3. Add chops. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until well browned on both sides, about 15 minutes in all. Drain off fat.
4. Place an apple slice on each chop. Sprinkle with: sugar, raisins and orange peel. Pour orange juice and 1/3 cup water around chops. Simmer covered over very low heat for 35 minutes.
5. Arrange potatoes around chops. Dot with butter; simmer covered 10 minutes longer.

(Grammie Jan)