Pork Chops and Sweet Potato Gravy

Name: Pork Chops and Sweet Potato Gravy
Ingredients: 4 thick pork chops, 6 to 8 ounces each; 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions; 1/2 cup pecan pieces; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 pound sweet potatoes, baked, peeled and mashed (about 1 1/2 cups); 3 tablespoons Steen's 100 percent Pure Cane Syrup; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme