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Pork loin and butternut squash with fresh herbs and cider

Pork loin and butternut squash with fresh herbs and cider
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Pork with Cider
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    aargersi's Notes: I was so excited to see this contest - because this time of year I pretty much always have a pork loin in the freezer and cider in the fridge in case of "emergency". I made it my personal...

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Serves 4

  1. Cut the pork loin into medium sized chunks, season with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in the tagine to medium high, and then brown the pork on all sides. Remove the pork and set aside. Turn heat to medium, add the onions and brown for 2-3 minutes. Add the shallots and the garlic and brown another 2-3 minutes.

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  2. Lay the pork loin on top of the onion mixture. Distribute the squash cubes evenly in the pan. Tie the thyme into a bundle with kitchen string and lay it on top. Add the cider, broth, cinnamon stick and sage. Sprinkle the paprika on top and cover - cook on medium low for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, until pork and squash are very tender. Serve over mashed red skinned potatoes.

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  1. Boil the potatoes until very tender. Drain and let them sit in the pan for a few minutes. Put the pan back on the heat and add the butter. When it is melted, remove from heat and add sour cream. Hand mash until they are mashed but retain a bit of texture. Salt and pepper to taste.

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1 Comment on Pork loin and butternut squash with fresh herbs and cider

P1020611 Reply

I love this recipe. Really great combination of flavors and a perfect excuse to break out the tagine.

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