Sweet Potato Stew

Source: North Carolina Sweet Potatoe Recipes

6 Pork chops, ½-inch thick 
3 tbls. Cooking oil 
½ C. Very finely chopped onions 
1/3C. Light brown sugar 
Salt to season 
Pepper 
Dash cayenne 
1/2C. Chicken stock 
2 1/4 C. Water 
6 Medium sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered 
2 or 3 tbls. flour 
4 tbls. Tomato sauce 

Trim fat from chops; sauté in oil until browned. Sauté onions. Add chops, sugar, salt to season with pepper, cayenne, chicken stock and tomato sauce; bring to boil. Cover and simmer until chops are tender, about 40 minutes. Add potatoes, cover, simmer until all are tender, stir occasionally. Remove chops and potatoes to serving dish. Blend flour with pan juices. Cook until sauce is made and thickened. Pour over chops and potatoes. 

Makes 6 servings