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Cider Braised Pork topped with Sweet Potato & Pecan Crust

An autumn pot pie featuring tender pork cubed and braised in apple cider, sherry, and RC Hunter Sauce with butternut squash and dried fruits, baked beneath a sweet potato crust flavored with RC Harvest Vegetable Base, pecans, and RC Red Miso Powder.

Yield / Servings

3 lbs. Total Filling

Category

Entrees / Pork Entrees

Ingredients

2 Parts
Cider Braised Pork Filling
Pork Tenderloin Trimmed, 1-inch cubes 2 lbs.
Vegetable Oil 2 Tbsp.
Yellow Onion Minced 2 oz.
Fresh Garlic Chopped ½ tsp.
Ginger Puree 1 tsp.
Sherry Wine 6 oz.
Apple Cider 8 oz.
RC Hunter Sauce Prepared 8 oz.
Butternut Squash Small diced 4 oz.
Dried Apples 1 oz.
Sun Dried Cranberries 2 oz.
Salt and Black Pepper To taste
Sweet Potato & Pecan Crust
Sweet Potatoes Boiled, peeled, mashed As needed
Whole Milk As needed
Unsalted Butter As needed
Granulated Sugar & Vanilla To taste
Pecans Finely chopped As needed
Large Egg 1 count

Preparation Steps

1
Sear Pork & Deglaze Sherry

Trim fat and silverskin from 2 lbs. pork tenderloin and cut into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt and black pepper, then sear in vegetable oil over medium-high heat. When golden brown, add 2 oz. minced onion, ½ tsp. chopped garlic, and 1 tsp. ginger puree. Sauté until onion is translucent. Remove pan from heat and deglaze with 6 oz. sherry wine, reducing by half.

2
Braise Pork Filling

Add 8 oz. apple cider, 8 oz. prepared RC Hunter Sauce, 4 oz. diced butternut squash, 1 oz. dried apples, and 2 oz. sun-dried cranberries. Cover pan tightly and braise in a 350°F oven for 1 to 1½ hours until pork is tender.

3
Prepare Flavored Sweet Potato Crust

Boil whole sweet potatoes in salted water until fork tender. In a saucepan, simmer milk, salt, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract together. Peel skins from cooked sweet potatoes and mash thoroughly. Blend the warm milk mixture into the mashed sweet potatoes along with RC Harvest Vegetable Base, 1 egg, finely chopped pecans, and RC Umami Sensations® Red Miso Powder.

4
Top Pot Pies & Bake

Ladle the hot braised pork filling into baking dishes or individual pot pie ramekins. Spread a thin, uniform layer of the warm sweet potato crust over the entire surface, ensuring the filling is completely sealed to prevent the crust from sinking. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F minimum.

Chef Notes & Prep Efficiency Tips

Layered Sauce & Crust Umami: Utilizing RC Hunter Sauce (Chasseur) brings rich mushroom-demi glace richness to the cider braise, while RC Umami Sensations® Red Miso Powder balances the sweet potato's natural sugars with deep savory depth.

Make-Ahead Prep Tip: Both filling and potato crust can be prepped in advance. Warm sweet potato crust gently in a microwave prior to piping or spreading to restore pliability.