Best 9 Pork Medallions With Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Pork medallions with cranberry sauce is a delectable and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. The tender, juicy pork medallions are paired with a tart and flavorful cranberry sauce, creating a combination of flavors that is sure to tantalize the taste buds. This dish is easy to prepare and can be ready in under an hour, making it a great option for busy weeknights or special gatherings. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful pork medallion with cranberry sauce recipe!

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CRANBERRY PORK MEDALLIONS



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This juicy glazed pork is quick and easy to fix, but it tastes so special, everyone will think you fussed. --Maria Brennan, Waterbury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup apple juice
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Additional cranberries and fresh rosemary, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. , In the same skillet, saute the onion, garlic and sugar until onion is caramelized and tender. Stir in the apple juice, cranberry juice, cranberries, mustard and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half., Return pork to pan; heat through. Sprinkle with additional cranberries and rosemary if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CRANBERRY PORK MEDALLIONS



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We LOVE cranberries and this is a favorite recipe of ours. The pork is tender and the sauce is so good. I always serve this with mashed potatoes. This comes from a TOH Dec'00 issue.

Provided by DDW7976

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch slices (about 1lb)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup apple juice
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, cook pork in oil for 3-4 minutes.
  • (Don't overcook) Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, saute onion, garlic and sugar until onion is caramelized and tender.
  • Stir in apple juice, cranberry juice, cranberries, mustard, and rosemary.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5-6 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half.
  • Return pork to pan and heat through.
  • Serve pork topped with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 41.9, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 26.7, Protein 0.6

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

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

CRANBERRY PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS



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This is a recipe from Carla Hall (The Chew) that was recently published in People magazine. I made this the other night and it was great! Easy to make and something different to do with cranberries which I love. Cooking time does not take into account the time you marinate the pork.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (3/4 lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed
1/2 cup cranberry juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
cranberry sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse pork; pat dry. Cut each tenderloin crosswise into 2-inch thick medallions.
  • Combine cranberry juice, garlic, mustard, honey and worcestershire sauce in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  • Add pork, turning to coat. Seal bag; chill at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove pork from bag and pat dry; discard marinade. Cook half of pork in 1 tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat about 2 minutes per side or until browned, turning once. Transfer meat to a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining oil and pork.
  • Bake pork about 13 minutes until 140 degrees in center.
  • Drizzle with pan juices. Serve immediately and garnish with cranberry sauce, if desired.

MEDALLIONS OF VENISON WITH PORT AND CRANBERRIES



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Categories     Berry     Game     Sauté     Fall     Spring     Bon Appétit     Ireland

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
1 cup beef stock or canned beef broth
1/2 cup ruby Port
1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons butter
8 3- to 3 1/2-ounce venison medallions (each about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and beef stocks in heavy small saucepan. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Add Port and boil until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Whisk in cranberry sauce and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Whisk in 1 tablespoon butter. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle venison with salt and pepper. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add venison to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Divide sauce among 4 plates. Place 2 venison medallions atop sauce on each plate.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CRANBERRY STUFFING



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Cook up some Pork Medallions with Cranberry Stuffing for dinner using this recipe from My Food and Family. This tasty dish will leave everyone satisfied.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     1 Bag, 5 Dinners

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pork tenderloins (1-1/2 lb.)
1/4 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Cut each tenderloin crosswise into 6 slices; pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Cook in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.
  • Mix dressing and mustard; pour over meat. Cook on low heat 3 min. on each side or until meat is done and sauce is thickened. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing as directed on package, but reducing spread to 1 Tbsp. and adding cranberries to water along with stuffing mix.
  • Spoon stuffing onto serving plates. Add meat; top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

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     Pork Recipes

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



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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

1 tbsp olive oil
600g pork medallions
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 banana shallots , thinly sliced
250g chestnut mushrooms , sliced
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 tbsp plain flour
100ml madeira or sherry
400ml chicken stock
4 sprigs thyme
½ tbsp wholegrain mustard
100ml double cream
mashed potato and wilted greens, to serve

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

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, ensure that the pork medallions are of uniform thickness.
  • Sear the pork medallions over high heat to create a flavorful crust, then reduce the heat to finish cooking gently.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork medallions are cooked to your desired doneness.
  • The cranberry sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Serve the pork medallions with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Pork medallions with cranberry sauce is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. The pork medallions are tender and juicy, while the cranberry sauce is tart and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table. Here are some additional tips for making this dish:

  • If you don't have pork medallions, you can use boneless, skinless pork chops instead.
  • You can also use your favorite store-bought cranberry sauce if you don't have time to make your own.
  • Serve the pork medallions with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche for an extra touch of richness.

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