Glazed Pork on Sweet Potato Beds

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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