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Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes: A Cozy Comfort Dish

Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

This Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes is the perfect cozy comfort dish for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper, then sear it in olive oil.
  3. Add apple cider to the pan and bring to a simmer.
  4. Transfer the pork and cider to a baking dish and cover tightly.
  5. Bake for approximately 2 hours, or until fork-tender.
  6. While the pork is cooking, peel and dice sweet potatoes, boil them until tender, and then mash with butter, milk, and cinnamon.
  7. Serve the pork over the mashed sweet potatoes with pan juices.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the pork in apple cider overnight.
  • Adjust the level of sweetness in mashed sweet potatoes according to your preference.

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Keywords: Apple Cider, Pork, Sweet Potatoes, Comfort Food