Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes is a heartwarming dish that combines tender pork loin simmered in sweet apple cider with creamy, buttery sweet potatoes. This recipe is ideal for family gatherings, cozy dinners, or special occasions, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless pork loin
- 1 cup pure apple cider
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the pork loin with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix apple cider and Dijon mustard; pour over the seared pork. Add thyme sprigs around the meat.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- While baking, peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Serve sliced pork alongside creamy mashed sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 255g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg