Cal Smart Seared Maple Pork
with Sweet Potato Wedges and Brussels SproutsThis recipe is sure to warm your bones! Pork is pan-seared, then tossed in a devilishly sweet and spicy sauce and served with spiced sweet potato fries and garlicky roasted Brussels sprouts. Tonight's dinner hits all the notes! Calorie Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie amount
Ingredients
340 g
Pork Chops, boneless
1 tbsp
Cornstarch
2 tbsp
Maple Syrup
1 tsp
Garlic Salt
340 g
Sweet Potato
1 tbsp
Southwest Spice Blend
1.5 tsp
Hot Sauce
227 g
Brussels Sprouts
Not included in your delivery
2.5 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F.Wash and dry all produce.Heat Guide for Step 5 (dbl for 4 ppl): 1 tsp mild, 1 1/2 tsp medium, and 3 tsp spicy! Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch wedges. Add sweet potatoes and 1/2 tbsp oil to a parchment-lined baking sheet. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, use 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, with 1 tbsp oil per sheet.) Season with Southwest Spice Blend, salt and pepper, then toss coat. Roast in the middle of the oven, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden-brown, 22-24 min. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, roast in the middle and top of the oven, rotating sheets halfway through.)
Meanwhile, pat pork dry with paper towels. Add cornstarch and half the garlic salt to a medium bowl. Season with pepper, then stir to combine. Add pork to cornstarch mixture, then toss to coat.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then pork. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden-brown, 4-5 min. Carefully remove the baking sheet with sweet potatoes from the oven. Push sweet potatoes to one side. Transfer pork to the other side of the baking sheet. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, divide pork between sheets.) Roast in the middle of the oven until sweet potatoes are tender and pork is cooked through, 8-10 min.**
Meanwhile, halve Brussels sprouts (if larger, quarter them).Add Brussels sprouts, remaining garlic salt and 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) to a large bowl. Season with pepper, then toss to coat.Heat the same pan over medium. When hot, add Brussels sprouts and 2 tbsp water (dbl for 4 ppl). Cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are tender-crisp, 6-8 min.
Meanwhile, add maple syrup and 1 1/2 tsp hot sauce to a small bowl. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.)Season with salt, then stir to combine.
Thinly slice pork. Divide pork, sweet potato wedges and Brussels sprouts between plates.Drizzle spicy maple sauce over pork.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the sweet and spicy maple sauce on the pork, though some found it too thin or lacking depth.
- Ease of prep: Several noted the recipe was quick and easy to make, with clear instructions for cooking times and temperatures.
- Suggestions: Consider pan-frying or grilling the pork instead of baking to maintain crispiness; roast Brussels sprouts longer for better texture.
- Portions: Some felt the meat portion was too small, especially for those with larger appetites.
- Vegetables: Many appreciated the fresh Brussels sprouts, but some found them undercooked; sweet potato wedges were generally well-received.
