This recipe will take the meaning of “pork n’ beans” to a whole new level. So Spice up your life and give this recipe a try! Also, if you’re a vegan, vegetarian, kosher, etc. there’s no reason you can’t use your favorite meat alternative in place of pork.
Ingredients:
- 4 French-style Pork Chops (1 inch thick)
- 1 15oz can of Black Beans (drained)
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes
- 2 scallions (chopped)
- 2 ½ Tbsp Jamaican Jerk seasoning
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup red bell pepper
Directions:
- Prick potato skin and place potatoes in plastic bag then microwave for 13-15 minutes (until soft) – set aside
- Rub jerk seasoning over chops and arrange in 3 quart microwavable dish with bones facing outward
- In a large bowl, mix pineapple (and ½ the juice) brown sugar, vinegar, bell peppers and scallions
- Pour mixture over pork chops and cover tightly with plastic wrap then cook in microwave on high for 6 minutes
- Flip and rotate pork chops, pour black beans over pork chops and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, sprinkle 1 Tbsp brown sugar on top
- Serve sweet potatoes alongside the pork chops with pineapple sauce.
Servings: 4
Calories: 518
Fat: 9 grams
Carbs: 81 grams
Fiber: 12 grams
Protein: 27 grams