Ingredients

  • 2 (1-pound) celery roots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into large chunks
  • 3 sage leaves
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (1-pound pork loin, trimmed of visible fat
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Combine celery root, onion, apple, sage and chicken broth in a 4-quart saucepan, Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until celery root is tender.
  • Remove sage leaves and drain stock, reserving liquid.
  • Place cooked mixture into a food processor with salt and add 1/2 cup reserved liquid, then more liquid by the tablespoon to achieve desired consistency.
  • Puree for 30 seconds until smooth.
  • Reserve (mixture will stay warm in food processor bowl for about 30 minutes).
  • Make Pork: Preheat broiler.
  • Pat pork loin dry with paper towels.
  • Combine sugar, celery seed, sage, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Rub spice mixture all over pork loin.
  • Place on broiling tray and broil approximately 7 to 8 minutes per side, until meat is cooked but still pinkish in center.
  • Remove and let rest 5 minutes, then slice into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Heat oil in a medium-sized saute pan over medium heat, Saute shallots, stirring often, until soft and translucent but not brown about 5 minutes.
  • Add apple cider and cook until all but 2 tablespoons of the cider has been cooked away and shallots are glazed with reduced cider, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, vinegar and salt and cook an additional 2 minutes.
  • To serve, spoon 1 cup puree onto a plate.
  • Top with 4 slices of pork and 1 1/2 tablespoons cider gravy.
  • Per Serving: 1 serving = 1 cup puree, 4 1/4-inch slices pork, 1 1/2 tablespoons gravy
  • Calories 350; Total Fat 8 g; (Sat Fat 2 g, Mono Fat 4 g, Poly Fat 1.5 g) ; Protein 31 g; Carb 41 g; Fiber 6 g; Cholesterol 74 mg; Sodium 746 mg
  • Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium
  • Good source of: Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc