Instructions: Aga epuipment:
wire shell on third set of runners in roasting oven

Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthways and place them on the shelf in the roasting oven.

Bake for 30 minutes until tender.

Beat 50g of the butter until soft then add 2 chopped chillies to it with a little seasoning.

Shape into a small log in a piece of plastic wrap then chill until required. Heat the remaining butter until melted in a small pan on the back of the aga.

Mix the apple breadcrumbs shallot and one of the chillies together then add the parsley and season with salt and pepper.

Bind the mixture together with the remaining melted butter.

Season the chops lightly then place on a baking sheet and smear them with mustard.

Press the breadcrumb mixture into a thick crust on each chop then bake on the shelf with the potatoes for 20 minutes.

Check that the potatoes are not overcooking

Score the potatoes and let a slice of the chilli butter melt into each one before serving with the chops.

Baked sweet potatoes are utterly delicious especially if served with a spicy butter. Iusually add a chilli butter but fresh chilli coriander and lemon grass (often sold together as fresh thai herb mix) all very finely chopped rnake a splendid thai butter for potatoes or fish. Choose small potatoes which will cook quickly.

Serves 4

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