Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe. This delightful dish features tender pork medallions marinated in sweet apple cider, creating a savory glaze that pairs beautifully with creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this meal is not only simple to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser that warms the heart. Enjoy a balanced combination of flavors and textures that will leave your guests impressed and satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- Olive oil
- Fresh thyme
- Butter
- Heavy cream or milk
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Marinate pork medallions in half of the apple cider, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes to 2 hours.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook cubed sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain sweet potatoes, return them to the pot, and mash with butter, cream, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated pork for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Sauté sliced onions in the same skillet until softened. Add reserved marinade and remaining apple cider; bring to a simmer.
- Cook pork in the sauce until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Stir in butter before serving.
- Serve by plating mashed sweet potatoes topped with apple cider pork and drizzled sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg