Description
Savor the delightful blend of sweet and savory with this Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe. This dish features tender pork medallions marinated in tangy apple cider, complemented by creamy, buttery mashed sweet potatoes. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, it promises to warm your heart and impress your guests. The balance of flavors makes this recipe a standout choice for any occasion, ensuring both comfort and satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the pork medallions in a mixture of apple cider, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Boil cubed sweet potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender; drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the marinated pork for about 3-4 minutes per side; set aside.
- Sauté sliced onions in the same skillet until softened; add reserved marinade and more apple cider to simmer.
- Return the pork to the skillet and cover, cooking until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Mash sweet potatoes with butter, cream (or milk), salt, and optional cinnamon until smooth.
- Serve mashed potatoes topped with apple cider pork and drizzled sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing/Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg