Best 10 Pork Medallions With Prunes Recipes

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Pork medallions are made from lean pork tenderloin cut into serving-sized slices and are tender and flavorful. When paired with prunes, which offer a sweet, slightly tart flavor, and a creamy sauce, this dish becomes a delectable treat. Prunes are a good source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, and they add a delicious depth of flavor to the dish. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for cooking pork medallions with prunes, ensuring that you can find the perfect one to satisfy your taste buds and cooking skills.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

PAN-FRIED PORK WITH CRèME FRAîCHE & PRUNES



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Sara Buenfeld shares one of her favourite recipes. Perfect for dinner parties

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pork fillets , (about 500g) thickly sliced into medallions
2 tbsp plain flour , seasoned
25g butter
20 ready-to-eat pitted prunes
2 tbsp brandy
300ml white wine (see wine recommendation below)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp redcurrant jelly
200ml tub crème fraîche

Steps:

  • Dust the pork with a little of the seasoned flour. Heat the butter in a large non-stick frying pan, then cook the pork in batches for about 3 mins on each side. Remove from the pan, then add the prunes, brandy, wine, mustard and redcurrant jelly and simmer to reduce the mixture by half.
  • Stir in the crème fraîche to make a creamy sauce, season well, then return the pork to the pan to heat through. Serve with tagliatelle and broccoli or a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 29 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.85 milligram of sodium

PORK MEDALLIONS



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My wife always raves about dinner when I make this recipe, but that may just be her way of getting me to do more of the cooking!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pork tenderloin (about 1/2 pound)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 small onion, sliced
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Slice tenderloin into 1/2-in.-thick medallions. In a skillet, brown pork in oil for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside. , In same skillet melt butter. Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, rosemary, savory, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened., Lay pork medallions over mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 631mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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 PRUNES AND RED WINE



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From Rachel Ray - this is delicious & easy - one of her 30 minute meals. It makes a nice gravy so serve with potatoes, thick bread or rice that can soak it up! (I used boneless pork chops, trimmed of fat and pounded thin).

Provided by MA HIKER

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs pork tenderloin, sliced one inch thick
2 large sweet onions, sliced thin
2 cups merlot
20 dried pitted prunes, halved
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Gently pound out the pork medallions to 1/4 inch thick and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the meat to the skillet in batches and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the wine and prunes, and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, nutmeg, cinnamon, some salt and about 1 teaspoon ground pepper.
  • Lower the heat and simmer until the prunes are plumped, about 5 minutes.
  • Return the pork to the skillet; heat through.
  • Serve the pork and prunes on plates and top with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 149.7, Sodium 317.6, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 49

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH PRUNES



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound extra-large pitted prunes
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
6 pork medallions (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Flour for dredging
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red currant jelly
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Lemon juice to taste (if necessary)

Steps:

  • Simmer the prunes in one cup white wine until tender (about 30 minutes), adding a little water if necessary. Set aside.
  • Wipe the pork medallions dry with paper towels and dredge them lightly with flour. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet and brown the pork on both sides.
  • Add the remaining wine, red currant jelly, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to boil and add the prunes. Cook the medallions, stirring frequently, for four to five minutes or until they have lost their pinkness in the middle. Do not overcook them or they will be tough. If the sauce needs it, add a little lemon juice to cut any sweetness.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 552, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 765 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUTEED MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH PRUNES



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 slices boneless pork tenderloin, about 3 ounces each, trimmed of excess fat
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup port wine
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup fresh chicken broth or canned
24 pitted prunes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander or parsley

Steps:

  • Place pork slices in a flat dish. Combine salt, pepper and cumin, and blend well. Season pork slices with mixture.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet that is large enough to hold the slices in one layer. When the oil is hot, add meat and rosemary and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until browned.
  • Turn slices over and cook for 5 minutes more. Reduce heat and continue cooking for a few minutes longer or until done. Transfer meat to a warm platter.
  • Remove fat from skillet, add onions and garlic, and stir until wilted. Add port wine, vinegar, tomato paste and chicken broth. Stir to dissolve brown particles that cling to the bottom. Add prunes, and cook until reduced by half.
  • Add pork slices and any accumulated juices. Add butter; bring to a simmer, shaking the pan to blend butter. Sprinkle with coriander or parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 498, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 726 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BRAISED PORK LOIN WITH PRUNES



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Categories     Garlic     Mustard     Onion     Pork     Braise     Prune     Cognac/Armagnac     White Wine     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup olive oil
2 lb onions (6 to 8 medium), halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise
1 head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups pitted prunes (14 oz)
1 cup Armagnac
1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb) boneless center-cut pork loin roast (3 to 4 inches in diameter), tied
10 fresh parsley stems
2 large fresh thyme sprigs
1 large fresh sage sprig
1 California bay leaf or 2 Turkish
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (8 fl oz)
2 to 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Special Equipment
a 5-qt heavy pot with lid (round or oval to accommodate a 12-inch roast; see cooks' note, below); a 6-inch square of cheesecloth; kitchen string; an instant-read thermometer; heavy-duty foil

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 5-quart pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onions, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer onions to a bowl and reserve pot.
  • Simmer prunes and Armagnac in a 1- to 2-quart saucepan 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Make a hole for stuffing: Insert a long thin sharp knife into middle of one end toward center of loin, then repeat at opposite end to make an incision that runs lengthwise through roast. Enlarge incision with your fingers, working from both ends, to create a 3/4-inch-wide opening.
  • Pack about 20 prunes into pork, pushing from both ends toward center (reserve remaining Armagnac and prunes). Pat pork dry and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Wrap parsley, thyme, sage, bay leaf, peppercorns, and cloves in cheesecloth and tie into a bundle with kitchen string.
  • Brush pork with mustard, then evenly coat with brown sugar. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in reserved pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown meat on all sides (not ends), reducing heat if necessary to keep from burning, about 6 minutes total.
  • Transfer pork with tongs to a plate, then add white wine and reserved Armagnac (but not prunes) to pot. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  • Add broth, onions, and cheesecloth bundle to pot with Armagnac mixture, then add pork with any juices accumulated on plate and turn pork fat side up. Bring to a boil over high heat, covered, then transfer to oven and braise 30 minutes.
  • Add remaining prunes and braise until thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into meat (avoid stuffing) registers 150°F, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer pork to a cutting board and cut off and discard string, then cover with heavy-duty foil (temperature of pork will rise as it stands).
  • While pork stands, skim fat from surface of sauce (if necessary) and remove and discard cheesecloth bundle, then stir in vinegar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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Based on a recipe from BH&G's book, Easy Everyday Low Carb Cookbook. The intro states, "During the autumn months, pork is often prepared with fruit such as prunes or apples. These quick-seared medallions cloaked in a delightful sweet cherry sauce provide a whole new reason -- and season -- to pair pork with fruit." We'll see how 'Zaar's nutritional calculator does, because the book states this is 12g carbs per serving.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb pork tenderloin
nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail or 3/4 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup sweet cherries, halved and pitted (such as Rainier or Bing) or 1 cup frozen unsweetened pitted dark sweet cherry, thawed

Steps:

  • Remove fat from pork with sharp knife. Cut pork into crosswise slices 1-inch thick. In a single layer, place the slices on plastic wrap and cover with a second sheet of plastic wrap. Using the heel of your hand, press each slice into a 1/2-inch-thick medallion. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook for 6 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center and juices run clear, turning once. Remove to a warming serving platter.
  • Mix together cranberry juice, mustard, and cornstarch: add to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Add cherries into cranberry juice mixture in skillet. Serve over pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.9, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 84.6, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 10.3, Protein 23.8

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

PORK WITH PRUNES



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Categories     Fruit     Braise     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Prune     Pork Chop     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds (1/2-inch-thick) pork shoulder chops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
3/4 cup chopped shallot (4 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 cups water
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 1/2 cups dried pitted prunes (11 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Pat chops dry and season with salt. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Heat oil in a 3 1/2- to 4-quart wide heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Brown chops in batches, turning over once, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate. Add shallot to pot and sauté until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vinegar and boil, scraping up brown bits, until reduced by half. Stir in water, broth, and allspice and bring to a simmer. Return chops to pot with prunes. Braise, covered, in middle of oven until chops are very tender, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a platter using a slotted spoon. Boil sauce until reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and pour over chops.

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 (63 degrees Celsius).
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check if the pork is done by cutting into one of the medallions. The meat should be slightly pink in the center, but not red.
  • To prevent the pork medallions from drying out, cook them over medium heat. High heat will cause the meat to cook too quickly and become tough.
  • If you are using a nonstick skillet, you may not need to add any oil. However, if you are using a regular skillet, you should add a tablespoon of oil to prevent the pork from sticking.
  • To make sure the prunes are plump and juicy, soak them in warm water for at least 30 minutes before using them.
  • If you don't have any white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
  • To make the sauce thicker, you can add a cornstarch slurry. To make a cornstarch slurry, mix together equal parts cornstarch and water until a smooth paste forms. Then, whisk the slurry into the sauce and bring to a boil. The sauce will thicken as it boils.
  • Serve the pork medallions with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Pork medallions with prunes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The pork is tender and juicy, and the prunes add a sweet and tangy flavor. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the pork and prunes. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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