Best 20 Pork Medallions Sauce Recipes

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Pork medallions are a versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular methods is to pan-fry them and serve them with a flavorful sauce. The best sauce for pork medallions will depend on your personal preferences, but there are a few general tips that can help you choose the perfect one. You are looking for a sauce with a balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors that will complement the richness of the pork. You can also add some herbs or spices to give the sauce a unique flavor profile.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings, serving size: 4 medallions and 2Tbs of sauce

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, sliced into 1/2-inch thick medallions
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup dried tart cherries

Steps:

  • Season the pork medallions with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over a medium-high heat and cook the meat until there is just a slight blush in the center about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a plate and tent with foil.
  • Add the remaining teaspoon of oil and the shallots to the pan and saute until they begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the cherries and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the sauce over the pork medallions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 92 milligrams, Sodium 380 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Protein 8.5 grams

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH DRIED CHERRY SAUCE



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Categories     Pork     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Cherry     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 8-ounce pork loin chops with bone, trimmed of excess fat (about 1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup dried cherries (about 2 ounces)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Using sharp knife, cut bones from pork chops. Cover and refrigerate pork. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add bones; sauté until brown, about 15 minutes. Pour off any accumulated fat. Add 2 cups broth to skillet. Simmer over low heat until broth is reduced to 1 cup, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of skillet, about 25 minutes. Remove bones from skillet. Add cherries and vinegar to skillet; simmer until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 8 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; sauté until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until pork is just firm and no longer pink in center, about 6 minutes. Transfer pork to plates. Tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Pour cherry mixture into same skillet. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup and coats back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over pork.

PORK MEDALLIONS IN MUSTARD SAUCE



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I like pork medallions with apricot preserves and wondered how else I could dress them up. I played around with different flavors until I found this combo. Wows every time. -Tahnia Fox, Trenton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons thawed apple juice concentrate
4-1/2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix broth, apple juice concentrate and mustard. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork on both sides; remove from pan., Add garlic to same pan; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth mixture, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup., Return pork to pan; cook, covered, over low heat 3-4 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH SOUR CHERRY SAUCE



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Thinly pounded pork tenderloin slices can be a remarkably economical cut of meat that pair nicely with the sweet-tart sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds pork-loin roast, trimmed of fat
1 cup dried sour cherries
1 cup port wine
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut pork into 1/4-inch slices. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap, and pound thin with a mallet or the side of a cleaver.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries with 1/3 cup of port. Bring to a simmer, then turn off heat. Let cherries soak until you need them.
  • In a medium saute pan (not nonstick) over medium-high heat, cook butter with olive oil until light brown. Cook pork in 2 batches, allowing to brown well around the edges, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a warm plate, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Do not allow pan drippings to burn.
  • Remove pan from heat. Add vinegar, scraping pan with a wooden spoon. Return to heat, and add remaining 2/3 cup wine. Boil over high heat until thick, about 1 minute. Combine with cherries, and spoon over meat. Serve immediately.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Birthdays, promotions and anniversaries don't always happen on the weekend, so it's nice to have a few quick and special weeknight recipes like this one on hand. Our tasters were impressed by the tangy and smoky flavors we found in such a simple-to-prepare entree. -Catherine Higgins, Bountiful, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-inch slices
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork in batches over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., Add the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, water, garlic and five-spice powder to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH PEAR SAUCE



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Provided by Carmela M. Meely

Categories     Fruit     Ginger     Pork     Sauté     Low Sodium     Pear     Fall     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops
Dried rubbed sage
All purpose flour
2 pears, peeled, cored, thinly sliced (about 1 pound)
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Season pork with dried sage, salt and pepper. Coat pork with flour; shake off excess. Add pork to skillet and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter.
  • Drain fat from skillet. Add pears and sauté over medium heat 2 minutes. Stir in wine, sugar and ginger, scraping up any browned bits. Increase heat to high and boil until pears are tender and syrup is thick, about 5 minutes. Return pork and any accumulated juices to skillet. Simmer just until cooked through, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange pork on plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH RED-WINE SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 slices boneless loin of pork, about 3 ounces each, trimmed of excess fat
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place the pork slices on a flat surface. Pound the meat lightly with a mallet or meat pounder. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the ginger, thyme, bay leaf, clove, wine, vinegar and honey in a bowl and blend well. Place the sliced pork in a dish. Pour the mixture over the pork and marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Drain the pork medallions and pat dry. Reserve the marinade.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the slices in one layer. When the oil is hot add the slices of meat and cook over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until browned. Turn the slices and cook about 5 minutes more. Reduce the heat and continue cooking for about 2 minutes longer. Transfer the meat to a warm serving platter. Keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, add the shallots and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the reserved marinade and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom. Add any juices that have accumulated from the platter. Scrape the bottom with a wooden spatula and cook until the marinade is reduced to 3/4 of its original quantity. Swirl in the butter and pour the sauce over the medallions. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 362, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 517 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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This citrusy pork dish is a quick and tasty dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed, and sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch-thick medallions
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 3 oranges)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed (optional)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place pork slices on a clean work surface, and press with the heel of your hand until each is about 1/3 inch thick. Lightly dredge pork in flour mixture, turning to coat completely; tap off excess.
  • In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches so as not to crowd pan, add pork; sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter. Add more oil to skillet, if needed. Cover with foil.
  • Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add capers, if desired, and citrus juices. Bring to a boil, stirring up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve sauce over pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 g, Fat 13 g, Protein 37 g

SAUTEED PORK MEDALLIONS WITH LEMON-GARLIC SAUCE



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I found this recipe in Woman's Day. It was an advertisement for pork. Sounds good, and it's a quick dinner!

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine (for non-alcoholic, substitute low-sodium chicken broth)
1/2 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
grated zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1 lemon
3/4 teaspoon dried sage or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Cut pork into 12 slices, about 1-inch thick. Sprinkle pork on all sides with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning once, until the pork is well browned and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer pork to serving platter and cover to keep warm.
  • Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the wine and broth. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until the liquid is reduced by two thirds, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, the lemon zest and juice, and the parsley. Serve the pork medallions drizzled with the sauce (makes a generous 1/3 cup; about 1 1/2 tablespoons per serving).
  • Serve the pork with whole wheat linguine or brown jasmine rice. For a vegetable, steamed broccoli rabe or spinach.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH DIJON SAUCE



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"I lightened up this recipe years ago, and I've been using it ever since," writes Lois Kinneberg. The Phoenix, Arizona reader browns tender pork on the stovetop before swiftly stirring up a succulent sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3 green onions
1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Cut pork widthwise into 6 pieces; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork in butter over medium-high heat. Remove and keep warm. , Slice green onions, separating the white and green portions; reserve green portions for garnish. In the same pan, saute white portions for 1 minute. Stir in wine., Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Add milk. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Whisk in mustard. Serve pork with Dijon sauce. Garnish with reserved green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH PORT AND DRIED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This is a great recipe for company! It also makes an especially nice main dish for the holiday season. The sweet yet tangy sauce perfectly compliments the pork's hearty juiciness. To double this recipe, cook meat in batches, and then make the sauce as directed.

Provided by Dee

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup dried cranberries
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound pork medallions
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons minced shallots
½ cup tawny port wine
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup chicken broth
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Place cranberries in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Add water and stir together. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 3 minutes. Drain, reserving both cranberries and cooking liquid. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Season pork medallions with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Saute on both sides until browned and no longer pink inside, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter, cover loosely and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, add chopped shallot and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in port and vinegar and bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Boil until liquid is reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, thyme and reserved cranberry liquid; boil all together until reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • In a small bowl dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water and mix together. Whisk mixture into saucepan and let simmer, stirring, until sauce is slightly thickened and glossy. Stir in reserved cranberries and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over pork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 62.5 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH MUSTARD-CAPER SAUCE



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Categories     Mustard     Pork     Sauté     Low Carb     Kid-Friendly     Winter     Capers     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2, can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 8- to 10-ounce pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup sliced shallots
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers
1 tablespoon coarse-grained Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Using meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten pork rounds slightly to scant 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate. Add shallots to skillet and stir 1 minute. Add chicken broth and cream. Boil until sauce is thick enough to coat spoon, stirring up browned bits, about 3 minutes. Mix in capers and mustard. Return pork to sauce. Simmer mixture until pork is heated through, about 1 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

PORK MEDALLIONS IN BALSAMIC MUSHROOM SAUCE



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A great meal for 4. Quick and easy to prepare. Can be served over rice or noodles. An experiment that turned out pretty good!

Provided by IAKnight

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 ounces pork loin
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon chopped basil (dried)

Steps:

  • Slice Pork Loin diagonally into 1/2" medallions.
  • Salt and Pepper each side of medallions.
  • In a large skillet melt butter and add olive oil heat to medium high heat.
  • Place medallions in butter/oil and brown each side until a light crust forms (about 3 minutes each side).
  • Remove pork and set aside.
  • Add Stock to skillet scraping bottom of pan, bring to rolling boil.
  • Add Mushrooms, garlic and vinegar, basil, salt and pepper to stock.
  • Stir occasionally and reduce by 1/2.
  • Add medallions (and any juices from them) to the skillet and combine well.
  • Lower heat to medium low and let simmer about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 83.1, Sodium 1280.4, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 27.6

CRISP PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CREAMY CAPER SAUCE



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Categories     Herb     Pork     Roast     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Mayonnaise     Pork Tenderloin     Pan-Fry     Capers     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For sauce:
2/3 cup plain yogurt (6 ounces; preferably whole-milk)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons drained bottled capers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For pork:
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lb pork tenderloin
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
About 1 cup vegetable oil for panfrying
Accompaniment: lemon wedges; watercress or other baby greens
Special Equipment
an instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Make sauce:
  • Stir together all sauce ingredients in a bowl until combined, then chill, covered, until ready to use.
  • Cook pork:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut pork crosswise into 1 1/4-inch-thick slices (medallions).
  • Whisk together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Whisk together eggs with a pinch of salt in another shallow bowl and put bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl.
  • Working with 1 medallion at a time, dredge medallions in flour, shaking off excess, and dip in egg, letting excess drip off, then coat with crumbs, pressing to help them adhere. Arrange pork in 1 layer on a baking sheet.
  • Heat 1/4 inch oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then panfry medallions, turning over once, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a clean baking sheet and roast in oven until thermometer inserted horizontally into center of meat registers 145 to 150°F, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Serve pork with sauce, lemon wedges, and watercress.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Food Processor     Mustard     Pork     Sauté     Walnut     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1-pound boneless pork tenderloins, each cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces
3 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup (or more) vegetable oil
Mustard Cream Sauce
Red Cabbage with Raspberries, Onions and Apples

Steps:

  • Using meat mallet or rolling pin, pound pork between sheets of plastic to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix breadcrumbs, walnuts, parsley, cinnamon and nutmeg in processor until nuts are finely ground. Transfer to small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place flour and beaten eggs in separate bowls. Dredge 1 pork medallion in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten eggs to coat, then into breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with remaining pork medallions, flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumb mixture.
  • Heat 1/3 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add pork and sauté until just cooked through, adding more oil to skillet between batches if necessary, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter. Serve with mustard sauce and cabbage.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH FIG & PORT WINE SAUCE



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Make and share this Pork Medallions With Fig & Port Wine Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seangcolman

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 small dried mission figs, stemmed
1 cup tawny port
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
fresh ground pepper
1 pork tenderloin, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch-thick medallions (1-1 1/4 pounds)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place figs in a small microwavable bowl and cover with port. Cover the bowl and microwave on High for 3 minutes.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add broth, thyme, bay leaf and the fig-port mixture. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle both sides of pork medallions with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and dredge lightly with flour, shaking off the excess.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the medallions and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the reserved fig-port sauce; bring to a simmer and cook until the pork is cooked, but still a little pink in the center, about 2 minutes. The sauce should be syrupy. If not, remove the medallions with a slotted spoon to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm. Boil the sauce until its reduced and syrupy. Discard the bay leaf. Serve the sauce over the medallions.

PORK MEDALLIONS IN MUSHROOM MARSALA SAUCE



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Another great recipe from Fine Cooking, love that magazine and website! Fairly quick for a somewhat fancy dinner, although I make for weeknights. So far out of 3 reviews on their website, it has 5 out of 5 stars.

Provided by CC G

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs pork tenderloin (about 2 tenderloins)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium shallots, finely diced
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry marsala
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Trim the tenderloins of silverskin and any excess fat. Cut the tenderloins into 2-inch-thick medallions. Flip each medallion onto a cut side and press down with the palm of your hand to flatten slightly. Season the meat with 3/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil and 1 Tbs. of the butter in a large sauté pan over high heat. When the butter is melted and foaming, add half of the meat and sear until nicely browned, 2 to 3 minute Flip and cook the other side until the meat is well browned and slightly firm to the touch, about another 2 minute Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining pork.
  • Melt the remaining 2 Tbs. butter in the pan. Add the shallots and a pinch of salt and sauté for about 30 seconds, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the mushrooms and sauté until all of the mushroom liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are golden, about 3 minute Season with 1/2 teaspoons salt, sprinkle with the flour, and add the Marsala. Once the Marsala has almost completely evaporated, add the chicken broth and reduce by half, about 3 minute Stir in the cream and parsley, return the pork and any accumulated juices to the pan, and cook, flipping the pork once, until it's firm to the touch and still a little pink in the middle (cut into a piece to check), 2 to 4 minute Taste for salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.4, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 185.7, Sodium 150.9, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 50.9

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH SWEET RED-PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 boneless loin of pork slices, about 3 ounces each, trimmed of excess fat
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 red bell peppers, about 3/4 pound, cored, seeded and cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Place pork slices on a flat surface. Pound meat lightly with a mallet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the slices in one layer. When oil is very hot, add meat and cook over moderately high heat for 5 minutes or until brown.
  • Turn slices and cook for about 5 minutes more. Reduce heat and continue cooking about 2 minutes longer. Turn slices occasionally.
  • Transfer meat to a warm serving dish and keep warm.
  • Pour off most of the fat from skillet. Add onions and red peppers. Cook, stirring, until peppers are wilted, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, briefly. Add broth, cumin, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Place mixture in a food processor or blender. Add butter and lemon juice and pulse to blend to a fine texture. Return mixture to skillet and add pork slices with their drippings. Bring to a simmer and serve immediately. Sprinkle with coriander.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 354, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 810 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH MUSTARD-CAPER SAUCE



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Make and share this Pork Medallions With Mustard-Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tinat51796

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup shallot, sliced
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons whipping cream
3 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Using meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten pork rounds slightly to an even 1/2-inch thickness (if the cuts aren't an even 1/2 inch). Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate.
  • Add shallots to skillet and stir 1 minute. Add chicken broth and cream. Boil until sauce is thick enough to coat spoon, stirring up browned bits, 3-5 minutes. Mix in capers and mustard. Return pork to sauce. Simmer mixture until pork is heated through, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

PORK MEDALLIONS IN ORANGE SAUCE



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"This pork recipe is my family's favorite dinner," writes Diane Zalewski of Freehold, New Jersey. "My children absolutely love it and there are never any leftovers. I garnish with orange slices and parsley."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, sherry or broth, ketchup, corn syrup and orange zest; set aside., Flatten pork to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork in oil. Remove and keep warm., Pour juice mixture into the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Return pork to the pan; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality pork medallions for the best flavor and texture.
  • Season the pork medallions generously with salt and pepper before cooking.
  • Sear the pork medallions in a hot skillet until they are golden brown on both sides.
  • Reduce the heat and cook the pork medallions gently until they are cooked through.
  • Make sure the sauce is simmering before adding the pork medallions.
  • Let the pork medallions rest for a few minutes before serving so that the juices can redistribute.

Conclusion:

Pork medallions are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. When cooked properly, pork medallions are tender, juicy, and flavorful. The recipes in this article provide a variety of options for cooking pork medallions, so you can find the perfect recipe for your taste and occasion. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, you are sure to find a pork medallion recipe in this article that you will love.

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