Pork and Sweet Potato Skillet

By EdieK

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloins , trimmed and cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
• 1 tbsp sodium-reduced soy sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 pinch allspice
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small sweet potato , (340 g) peeled, halved and cut in 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick slices
• 1 onion , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced

Preparation

Step 1

In bowl, stir together pork, soy sauce, thyme, ginger, pepper, allspice and cayenne; let stand for 5 minutes.

In large skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; brown pork all over, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl.

In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook sweet potato, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender, about 7 minutes.

Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, about 3 minutes.
Return pork and any accumulated juices to pan. Add 3/4 cup water; bring to boil, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until potato
is tender, about 5 minutes.