Apple Cider Pork Sweet Potatoes (Recipe for Printing)

Perfect for fall or family gatherings, this apple cider pork paired with creamy mashed sweet potatoes brings warmth to your table with comforting flavors. Save & click.

# What You Need:

→ For the Pork

01 - 1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced into medallions
02 - 1 cup apple cider
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste
09 - 1 tablespoon butter
10 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

→ For the Mashed Sweet Potatoes

11 - 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
12 - 2 tablespoons butter
13 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
14 - Salt, to taste
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine pork medallions with 1/2 cup apple cider, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate for 15–30 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook for 15–20 minutes, until tender when pierced.
03 - Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade, reserving the liquid, and sear medallions for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer pork to a plate.
05 - In the same skillet, sauté sliced onion for 3–4 minutes until softened.
06 - Add reserved marinade and remaining 1/2 cup apple cider to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.
07 - Return pork medallions to the skillet. Cover and cook for 10–15 minutes, until pork is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
08 - Optional: Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to form a slurry. Stir into the sauce and cook 2–3 minutes until thickened.
09 - Stir in 1 tablespoon butter until melted for added richness.
10 - Add butter, heavy cream or milk, salt, and cinnamon to sweet potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
11 - Spoon mashed sweet potatoes onto plates. Top with apple cider pork, drizzle with pan sauce, and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Marinating the pork in cider enhances tenderness and imparts subtle sweetness.
02 - Monitor pork doneness with a thermometer for best results.

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