Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes: A Juicy Delight
Enjoy a delightful combination of savory pork and sweet mashed potatoes in this Apple Cider Pork recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork loin
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the pork loin with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, and sear the pork on all sides.
- Transfer the pork to a baking dish, and pour apple cider over it.
- Bake for about 1 hour until the pork is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, peel and chop the sweet potatoes, boiling them until tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes, then mash with cinnamon, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Serve the sliced pork with the mashed sweet potatoes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork overnight in apple cider.
- Can substitute sweet potatoes with regular potatoes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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