Description
Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe is a heartwarming dish that combines succulent pork medallions infused with apple cider and creamy, buttery sweet potatoes. This recipe not only delivers rich flavors but also offers a comforting experience perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. With its easy preparation and minimal cleanup, it’s an excellent choice for busy weeknights while still impressing your guests. Dive into this delicious blend of savory and sweet, and bring warmth to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (for the sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate pork medallions in half a cup of apple cider, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Boil cubed sweet potatoes in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until tender; drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the marinated pork for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions until softened.
- Add the reserved marinade and remaining apple cider; simmer before returning the pork to cook through (10-15 minutes).
- Stir in butter to finish the sauce.
- Mash sweet potatoes with butter, cream (or milk), salt, and optional cinnamon until smooth.
- Serve mashed sweet potatoes topped with apple cider pork and sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg