Description
Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the savory richness of pork tenderloin with the natural sweetness of apple cider, perfectly complemented by creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Ideal for family dinners or holiday gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also delivers a delightful symphony of flavors in every bite. The tender pork medallions absorb the apple cider marinade, while velvety sweet potatoes provide a nutritious and satisfying side. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or simply enjoying a cozy weeknight meal, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin (cut into medallions)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Marinate pork medallions in half a cup of apple cider, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper for 15–30 minutes.
- Boil cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15–20 minutes).
- Sear marinated pork in olive oil over medium-high heat for about 3–4 minutes on each side; set aside.
- Sauté onions in the same skillet until softened.
- Add reserved marinade and remaining apple cider; simmer before returning pork to skillet.
- Cook until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Mash cooked sweet potatoes with butter and heavy cream until smooth; season as desired.
- Serve pork over mashed sweet potatoes, drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 389
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 76mg