Apple Cider Pork: Juicy Recipe with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Delicious Apple Cider Pork served with creamy mashed sweet potatoes makes for a perfect fall dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork loin
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix apple cider, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the pork loin on all sides until browned.
- Transfer pork to a baking dish and pour the apple cider mixture over it.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, peel and chop the sweet potatoes, then boil until tender.
- Drain, then mash with butter and milk until creamy.
- Serve the pork with the mashed sweet potatoes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of sweet and tart apples for the cider.
- Allow the pork to rest for a few minutes before slicing for better juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Apple Cider Pork, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Fall recipes