Description
Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes is a heartwarming dish that’s perfect for cozy dinners and special occasions. This delightful meal features succulent pork medallions marinated in sweet apple cider, creating a rich glaze that beautifully complements the creamy mashed sweet potatoes. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Whether serving it for family or friends, this savory dish promises to elevate your dining experience and bring warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into medallions
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Thyme
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the pork in half a cup of apple cider, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and return to pot.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated pork for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until softened. Add reserved marinade and remaining apple cider; simmer.
- Return pork to the skillet and cook covered for an additional 10-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Mash boiled sweet potatoes with butter, cream (or milk), salt, and optional cinnamon until smooth.
- Serve pork over mashed sweet potatoes drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing/Boiling/Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg