• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. unsalted butter
• 4 smoked pork chops, cut 3/4 inch thick
• 1-1/3 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
• 2/3 cup crushed pineapple, drained, liquid reserved
• 2 Tbs. maple syrup
• 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 3-1/2 Tbs. walnut pieces

Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté pork chops 2 minutes per side until browned on both sides. Place pork chops in a 13x9 inch baking pan. Combine mashed yams, pineapple, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt to taste in a bowl. Mix well. Spoon mixture over pork chops. Sprinkle with nuts. Pour pineapple liquid into pan. Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes or until yams are thoroughly heated.

Per serving: calories 356, fat 15.2g, 38% calories from fat, cholesterol 80mg, protein 28.0g, carbohydrates 27.6g, fiber 2.5g, sugar 17.2g, sodium 60mg, diet points 8.4.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.2, Bread: 1.1, Lean meat: 0.1, Fat: 2.4, Sugar: 0.4, Very lean meat protein: 3.4

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The recommended wines are: Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Burgundy.