Pork medallions are a delicious and elegant dish that can be easily prepared at home. They are made from pork tenderloin, which is a lean and flavorful cut of meat. The medallions are seared until golden brown and then cooked in a rich and decadent chocolate orange sauce. This sauce combines the sweetness of oranges with the bitterness of chocolate and the richness of cream to create a flavor that is truly unique and unforgettable.
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PORK MEDALLIONS WITH ORANGE SAUCE
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
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 IN ORANGE SAUCE
A hint of orange flavors this tender pork stir-fry with crunchy cashews. Created by our Test Kitchen, it's a colorful combination that makes an everyday meal seem like a special occasion.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the orange juice, ginger, soy sauce and orange zest until blended; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet or wok lightly coated with cooking spray, stir-fry the pork for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. Add carrots and celery; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Stir orange juice mixture; add to vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Return pork to the pan; heat through. Stir in cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CHOCOLATE-ORANGE SAUCE
The combination of chocolate and orange flavors is addicting. This recipe is easy enough for weeknight meals; however, has a beautiful presentation for that special dinner party. This recipe is from the February 1996 edition of Delicious Living.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse the tenderloins under running water and dry well with paper towels. Trim off any visible fat and silver skin.
- Cut the tenderloins into 1-inch slices and with the flat meat mallet, pound until 3/4 inch thick. Sprinkle the slices with salt and pepper. You should have 24 to 28 slices total.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet. Add 6 to 7 of the pork slices taking care to crowd or they will not brown properly. Sear one side for 90 seconds or until brown. Turn slices and sear repeat.
- Remove the cooked meat to a warm plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with additional slices.
- After cooking and removing the second batch of meat, pour in orange juice and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Pour orange juice mixture into a bowl and reserve.
- Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons oil into skillet and heat. Repeat procedure for third and fourth batches of meat.
- After removing the last batch of meat, return the orange juice to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Boil the juice until thickened, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chocolate and ginger until smooth; add the pork slices and heat through for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately.
PORK MEDALLIONS
Enjoy these pork medallions with a creamy mushroom and madeira sauce. Serve with mashed potato and wilted greens for an easy midweek meal
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the pork on each side for 2-3 mins until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.
- Melt the butter in the pan and, when foaming, fry the shallots and mushrooms over a medium heat for 10 mins. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 min. Stir through the flour and cook for another 2 mins. Whisk through the madeira and boil for 2 mins. Gradually stir through the stock until the sauce is lump free. Add the thyme and mustard and season to taste.
- Return the pork to the pan and simmer uncovered for 5-7 mins or until the pork is cooked through. Stir through the cream and heat again until simmering. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and wilted greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
PORK MEDALLIONS IN ORANGE SAUCE
This is an adaption of recipe that was printed in TOH Light and Tasty, February/March. Serve this on top of rice to absorb the delicious orange sauce. Hope you enjoy.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, season the pork tenderloin with seasoning salt, place in roasting dish and place in preheated oven; back for 20 to 25 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 160 degrees.
- Remove meat from oven and cover with foil, allow to stand while making sauce.
- In a small skillet, add the juice, broth, ketchup, honey and orange zest; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
- Slice the pork in 1/4 inch slices, add to sauce with the rosemary and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until meat is nicely glazed.
- If desired, mix the 1/4 teaspoon arrowroot starch in a small amount of water and add to sauce to thicken slightly.
PORK MEDALLIONS IN ORANGE SAUCE
"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
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:
- To ensure the pork medallions are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 155°F (68°C) for medium, or 165°F (74°C) for well-done.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, cook the pork medallions for 3-4 minutes per side over medium heat for medium-rare, 4-5 minutes per side for medium, or 5-6 minutes per side for well-done.
- To make a quick and easy chocolate orange sauce, simply melt 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of orange juice in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- If you want a more complex chocolate orange sauce, try this recipe: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve the pork medallions with the chocolate orange sauce immediately, or store the sauce in the refrigerator for later use.
Conclusion:
Pork medallions with chocolate orange sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The pork is tender and juicy, and the chocolate orange sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also relatively easy to make. So next time you are looking for a special meal to prepare, give pork medallions with chocolate orange sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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