Best 7 Pork Medallions With Apricot Orange Sauce Recipes

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Pork medallions with apricot orange sauce is a delectable dish that combines the savory flavor of pork with the sweet and tangy notes of apricots and oranges. This main course is perfect for a special occasion or a gourmet weeknight meal. The tender pork medallions are cooked to perfection and coated in a rich, flavorful sauce made from apricots, oranges, and a hint of spices. This dish is sure to impress your friends and family with its delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT PORK MEDALLIONS



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There's nothing we love more than a great pork dish for supper in our house and this recipe is up there with the best of them. I find that apricot preserves gives the pork just the right amount of sweetness without being cloying. -Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into eight slices
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Pound pork slices with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Brown pork on each side. Remove pork from pan, reserving drippings., Add preserves, green onions, vinegar, mustard and remaining butter to pan; bring just to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 3-4 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Return pork to pan; cook until pork is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

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

APRICOT-GLAZED PORK MEDALLIONS



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick rounds
Salt
Ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 1/4 cups apricot preserves
1/4 cup tamari sauce
1 tablespoon chopped pickled ginger

Steps:

  • Season both sides of pork with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and sear 2 minutes per side. Add apricot preserves, tamari sauce and ginger and bring to a simmer. Simmer 5 minutes, until pork is cooked through and sauce reduces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 74 milligrams, Sodium 1152 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Protein 26 grams

APRICOT PORK MEDALLIONS



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Make and share this Apricot Pork Medallions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced in 1 inch slices
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup apricot jam
2 sliced green onions
1/4 teaspoon dried mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Flatten tenderloin pieces.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet; saute pork about 2 minutes on each side; remove pork from pan.
  • Add 1 teaspoon butter, jam, onion, mustard and vinegar to pan.
  • Cover and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add pork and heat through.

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

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

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH APRICOT-ORANGE SAUCE



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Make and share this Pork Medallions With Apricot-Orange Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin, cut into 8 (1-inch-thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1/2 cup dried apricot, sliced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork evenly with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add pork to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan; keep warm.
  • Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan. Add onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in apricots, broth, juice, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Serve sauce with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 350.1, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 11, Protein 24.4

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork medallions are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you don't have apricot preserves, you can substitute another type of fruit preserves, such as peach or orange.
  • If you don't have orange juice, you can use another type of citrus juice, such as lemon or grapefruit.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • When you're ready to serve the pork medallions, reheat the sauce over low heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Pork medallions with apricot orange sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The pork medallions are tender and juicy, and the apricot orange sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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