There are few things more festive than cranberry sauce – so what better way to start the summer festivities with tender pork rump slices, buttery sweet potato mash, and tangy cranberry sauce? Served alongside a fresh apple salad to add that extra summer punch!
Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash
Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash
with a glossy cranberry sauce & a fresh apple salad
Hands on Time: 15 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Apple
- Apples
- Cinnamon Stick
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Dried Cranberries
- Green Leaves
- Honey-Mustard Sauce
- Orange Juice
- Pine Nuts
- Pork Rump
- Red Wine
- Sweet Potato
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Milk (optional)
- Butter (optional)
- Paper Towel
TOASTING TIME
Place a pan over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the pine nuts for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.
MASH MAGIC
Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the sweet potato chunks and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Stir through a splash of milk or water and a knob of butter or a drizzle of oil. Season to taste and cover to keep warm for serving.
CRANBERRY CRAZY
Place a pot over a medium heat. When hot, add the cranberries, the orange juice, 50ml water, the red wine, and the cinnamon stick. Lower the heat and leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently. On completion, the sauce should have a syrup-like consistency.
PERFECT Pork
Pat the Pork rump dry with some paper towel. Coat in oil and some seasoning. Return the pan to a medium-high heat. When hot, sear the pork for 3-4 minutes per side. During the final minute, baste the pork with a knob of butter (optional) and the honey-mustard sauce. Remove on completion and allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Alternatively, leave it whole.
SALAD STEP
In a salad bowl, add the Apple matchsticks, the toasted pine nuts, the shredded green leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Toss until fully combined.
FESTIVE FEASTING
Dish up a hearty plate of buttery mashed potatoes and juicy Pork rump slices. Spoon over the syrupy cranberry sauce, and side with the fresh Apple salad. Merry munching, Chef!
TOASTING TIME
Place a pan over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the pine nuts for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.
MASH MAGIC
Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the sweet potato chunks and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Stir through a splash of milk or water and a knob of butter or a drizzle of oil. Season to taste and cover to keep warm for serving.
CRANBERRY CRAZY
Place a pot over a medium heat. When hot, add the cranberries, the orange juice, 100ml water, the red wine, and the cinnamon stick. Lower the heat and leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently. On completion, the sauce should have a syrup-like consistency.
PERFECT Pork
Pat the Pork rump dry with some paper towel. Coat in oil and some seasoning. Return the pan to a medium-high heat. When hot, sear the pork for 3-4 minutes per side. During the final minute, baste the pork with a knob of butter (optional) and the honey-mustard sauce. Remove on completion and allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Alternatively, leave it whole.
SALAD STEP
In a salad bowl, add the Apple matchsticks, the toasted pine nuts, the shredded green leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Toss until fully combined.
FESTIVE FEASTING
Dish up a hearty plate of buttery mashed potatoes and juicy Pork rump slices. Spoon over the syrupy cranberry sauce, and side with the fresh Apple salad. Merry munching, Chef!
TOASTING TIME
Place a pan over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the pine nuts for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.
MASH MAGIC
Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the sweet potato chunks and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Stir through a splash of milk or water and a knob of butter or a drizzle of oil. Season to taste and cover to keep warm for serving.
CRANBERRY CRAZY
Place a pot over a medium heat. When hot, add the cranberries, the orange juice, 150ml water, the red wine, and the cinnamon sticks. Lower the heat and leave to simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently. On completion, the sauce should have a syrup-like consistency.
PERFECT Pork
Pat the Pork rump dry with some paper towel. Coat in oil and some seasoning. Return the pan to a medium-high heat. When hot, sear the pork for 3-4 minutes per side. During the final minute, baste the pork with a knob of butter (optional) and the honey-mustard sauce. Remove on completion and allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Alternatively, leave it whole.
SALAD STEP
In a salad bowl, add the Apple matchsticks, the toasted pine nuts, the shredded green leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Toss until fully combined.
FESTIVE FEASTING
Dish up a hearty plate of buttery mashed potatoes and juicy Pork rump slices. Spoon over the syrupy cranberry sauce, and side with the fresh Apple salad. Merry munching, Chef!
TOASTING TIME
Place a pan over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the pine nuts for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.
MASH MAGIC
Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the sweet potato chunks and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 35-30 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Stir through a splash of milk or water and a knob of butter or a drizzle of oil. Season to taste and cover to keep warm for serving.
CRANBERRY CRAZY
Place a pot over a medium heat. When hot, add the cranberries, the orange juice, 200ml water, the red wine, and the cinnamon sticks. Lower the heat and leave to simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently. On completion, the sauce should have a syrup-like consistency.
PERFECT Pork
Pat the Pork rump dry with some paper towel. Coat in oil and some seasoning. Return the pan to a medium-high heat. When hot, sear the pork for 3-4 minutes per side. During the final minute, baste the pork with a knob of butter (optional) and the honey-mustard sauce. Remove on completion and allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Alternatively, leave it whole.
SALAD STEP
In a salad bowl, add the Apple matchsticks, the toasted pine nuts, the shredded green leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Toss until fully combined.
FESTIVE FEASTING
Dish up a hearty plate of buttery mashed potatoes and juicy Pork rump slices. Spoon over the syrupy cranberry sauce, and side with the fresh Apple salad. Merry munching, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash?
The preparation time for Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash with a glossy cranberry sauce & a fresh apple salad is between 15 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash with a glossy cranberry sauce & a fresh apple salad?
The total time required to make Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash with a glossy cranberry sauce & a fresh apple salad is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash?
Apple, Apples, Cinnamon Stick, Cinnamon Sticks, Dried Cranberries, Green Leaves, Honey-Mustard Sauce, Orange Juice, Pine Nuts, Pork Rump, Red Wine, Sweet Potato
What is the nutritional information of Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash?
Calories: 695, Carbs: 94 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 40.7 grams, Sugar: 52.8 grams, Salt: 384 grams
How do I prepare Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash?
MASH MAGIC: Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the sweet potato chunks and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Stir through a splash of milk or water and a knob of butter or a drizzle of oil. Season to taste and cover to keep warm for serving. SALAD STEP: In a salad bowl, add the apple matchsticks, the toasted pine nuts, the shredded green leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Toss until fully combined. FESTIVE FEASTING: Dish up a hearty plate of buttery mashed potatoes and juicy pork rump slices. Spoon over the syrupy cranberry sauce, and side with the fresh apple salad. Merry munching, Chef! TOASTING TIME: Place a pan over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the pine nuts for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion. PERFECT PORK: Pat the pork rump dry with some paper towel. Coat in oil and some seasoning. Return the pan to a medium-high heat. When hot, sear the pork for 3-4 minutes per side. During the final minute, baste the pork with a knob of butter (optional) and the honey-mustard sauce. Remove on completion and allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Alternatively, leave it whole. CRANBERRY CRAZY: Place a pot over a medium heat. When hot, add the cranberries, the orange juice, 100ml water, the red wine, and the cinnamon stick. Lower the heat and leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently. On completion, the sauce should have a syrup-like consistency.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash?
Apple, Apples, Cinnamon Stick, Cinnamon Sticks, Dried Cranberries, Green Leaves, Honey-Mustard Sauce, Orange Juice, Pine Nuts, Pork Rump, Red Wine, Sweet Potato
How many calories does Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash have?
695 calories
How much fat content does Festive Pork & Sweet Potato Mash have?
grams
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