"The classic combination of tender pork, tart apples, and cider-braised sweet potatoes is a textbook meal for chilly days, especially when you're really hungry. You'll be amazed how easy it is to pull this hearty meal together; even the cider-based mustard sauce is a snap to prepare...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup/120 ml apple cider or juice, plus more if needed
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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Salt
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2 boneless, center-cut loin pork chops, about 3/4 in/2 cm thick
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Freshly ground black pepper
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 medium sweet potato, about 1/2 lb/225 g, peeled and very thinly sliced
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1 Braeburn, Gala, or other sweet-tart apple, cored and thinly sliced
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1 shallot, minced
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1 tsp Dijon mustard, smooth or whole-grain (see "it's that easy")
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2 tsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley