Ethnic Recipes

Irish Roast Pork with Potato Stuffing

2 pounds pork tenderloin or 6 to 8 boneless lean pork chops
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons hard cider (apple wine) or water
Stuffing (see below)
Salt and pepper

Make stuffing. Rub meat with salt, pepper and butter. Pour cider or water into 3 -quart casserole dish. Place meat along edges of dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees F.

Makes 6 servings.

Stuffing
4 1/2 cups potatoes, coarsely mashed
1/4 cup butter
1 onion
2 large cooking apples, chopped
1 handful chopped fresh sage and thyme
Salt and pepper

To potatoes, add butter, onion, apples, herbs, salt and pepper. Mix well.

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