Apple Cider Pork: Juicy Recipe with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Delicious apple cider pork paired with creamy mashed sweet potatoes creates a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork loin
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper.
- Brown the pork on all sides in the skillet.
- Add apple cider and Dijon mustard to the skillet, then transfer to the oven.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Meanwhile, boil the sweet potatoes until tender, then drain.
- Mash the sweet potatoes with milk, butter, and cinnamon until creamy.
- Serve the sliced pork with a generous scoop of mashed sweet potatoes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the pork.
- Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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