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Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe You’ll Love

Savor the delightful flavors of Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a cozy fall dish that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 4 pieces Pork Chops or Pork Loin The star of the show
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Use apple juice or chicken broth if unavailable
For the Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Sweet Potatoes Ensure fork-tender for smooth mash
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Choose salted or unsalted
  • 1/2 cup Milk or Cream Can use a non-dairy alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • Potato Masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the pork in apple cider with salt and optional red pepper flakes for 30 minutes.
  2. Sear the marinated pork in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Boil peeled and chopped sweet potatoes in water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Mash sweet potatoes with butter and milk or cream, season with salt and pepper.
  5. Plate with mashed sweet potatoes on one side and pork on the other, drizzling with cider sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Ensure pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

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