Fragrant Cinnamon Pork With Sweet Potatoes Recipes

CINNAMON PORK LOIN AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place the pork roast in a medium baking dish. Season red potatoes with salt and pepper, and arrange around the roast. Place sweet potatoes and cinnamon in a resealable plastic bag, and shake to coat. Arrange sweet potatoes around the roast. Place apple over the roast and potatoes. Top with butter slices. Seal baking dish tightly with foil.
• Cook 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the pork has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend the milk, water, chicken bouillon, beef bouillon, and cornstarch until the bouillon cubes are dissolved and the mixture is thickened. Serve with the pork roast and potatoes.

ROAST PORK AND SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Pierce the pork all over with a fork. Combine the brown sugar, sage, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a bowl; rub all over the pork.
• Toss the sweet potatoes and onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the cayenne on a baking sheet; season with salt and black pepper. Roast, tossing once, until golden, 20 minutes; set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning, until golden, 5 minutes; transfer to the baking sheet with the vegetables (reserve the skillet). Roast until the sweet potatoes are tender and a thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, 11 to 13 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the broth to the skillet; bring to a simmer over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in the mustard, chives and a few grinds of black pepper. Slice the pork; drizzle with the pan sauce. Serve with the roasted vegetables.

ROASTED LEMON PORK WITH CINNAMON SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly spray a broiler pan with cooking spray.
• Put the pork in the pan, tucking any thin ends under to cook evenly. Squeeze the lemon over the pork. Sprinkle with the parsley, garlic, lemon pepper, and salt. Using your finger tips, lightly press the seasonings so they adhere to the pork.
• Wrap each potato half individually in aluminum foil. Place around the pork.
• Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the pork registers 150°F on an instant-read thermometer or is slightly pink in the very center. Transfer the pork to a cutting board. (Continue baking the potatoes.) Let stand for about 10 minutes before slicing. The pork will continue to cook during the standing time, reaching about 160°F.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the margarine, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
• Slice the pork and arrange on plates. Unwrap the potatoes and place beside the pork. Top the potatoes with the margarine mixture.
• nutrition information
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 253
• Total Fat: 3.0g
• Saturated: 1.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
• Monounsaturated: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 74mg
• Sodium: 300mg
• Carbohydrates: 29g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 10g
• Protein: 26g
• Dietary Exchanges
• 2 Starch
• 3 Very Lean Meat

PORK WITH SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. Cut tenderloin into 12 slices; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Dip pork in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown pork in batches. Remove from pan., Add sweet potatoes, cranberries and broth to same pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-6 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Stir in mustard. , Return pork to pan; add apple and green onions. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-6 minutes or until pork and sweet potatoes are tender.

FRAGRANT CINNAMON PORK WITH SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut the pork into 1-1/2-inch cubes.
• Heat the oil until very hot in a 4-quart casserole or a Dutch oven with a lid. Add half the pork pieces. Sear the outside of half the pork over high heat until brown, turning once. Remove and sear the remaining meat. Set aside.
• Reheat the pan and oil, add the Seasonings. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds, then add the Braising Mixture. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Add the pork, bring the liquid to a boil, and reduce the heat to low. Let simmer, covered, for 35 to 40 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, stir, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Serve the pork and potatoes atop a bed of blanched or steamed greens, with some of the braising mixture spooned on top and accompanied by steamed rice.
• Note: Chinese cinnamon, or cassia, has been used by Asian doctors for thousands of years. It is considered to be especially soothing to the stomach.