Glazed Pork on Sweet Potato Beds

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 2 tsp wasabi mustard
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 lb each), cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

  1. Place sweet potatoes and apple in a large saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook just until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain. Mash potatoes and apple. Stir in next five ingredients; keep warm.

  2. Stir water into cornstarch until smooth; add syrup, mustard, soy sauce and pepper. Add pork; stir to coat.

  3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork. Add garlic; cook until meat is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes. Serve with sweet potatoes and pan juices.

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