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apple cider pork over mashed sweet potatoes

Apple Cider Pork Over Mashed Sweet Potatoes

A comforting and flavorful dish made with juicy pork chops simmered in a rich apple cider sauce, served over creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Perfect for a cozy dinner and easy enough for beginners to cook.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Cooking pot
  • Potato masher or fork
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 1 cup apple cider not vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Cook Sweet Potatoes

    Boil the chopped sweet potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until soft. Drain and mash with butter, milk, and salt. Set aside and keep warm.

    Step 2: Sear the Pork

    Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook pork for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

    Step 3: Prepare the Sauce

    In the same pan, cook sliced onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in apple cider and add thyme. Stir well.

    Step 4: Simmer

    Return pork chops to the pan. Let them simmer in the sauce for 8–10 minutes until fully cooked and tender.

    Step 5: Serve

    Plate mashed sweet potatoes, place pork on top, and pour the apple cider sauce over it. Serve warm.