Kelewele Spiced Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Cabbage

Name: Kelewele Spiced Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Ingredients: 1.5 pound pork chop (bone-in); 2 tablespoon fresh ginger (finely grated); 3 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1.5 pound sweet potato (peeled and cut into wedges); 0.5 head green cabbage (sliced)

Juicy pork chops marinated in classic kelewele ginger and warm spices, served with roasted sweet potato wedges and sautéed cabbage.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min
Servings: 3
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.88/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1.5 pound pork chop (bone-in)
2 tablespoon fresh ginger (finely grated)
3 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoon vegetable oil
1.5 pound sweet potato (peeled and cut into wedges)
0.5 head green cabbage (sliced)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato wedges with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and browned.
In a small bowl, combine finely grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to form a spice paste. Rub paste evenly over pork chops.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove pork chops and let rest.
In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat. Add sliced green cabbage and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until tender-crisp.
Serve spiced pork chops with roasted sweet potato wedges and warm sautéed cabbage on the side.

Notes

Kelewele is traditionally a Ghanaian spiced fried plantain dish; applying its signature ginger, nutmeg, and clove spice profile to pork chops produces an exceptional flavor profile.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 701
Protein: 52.7 g
Carbohydrates: 59.4 g
Fat: 29.9 g
Fiber: 11.2 g
Sodium: 1056 mg
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Sugar: 17 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg