Pork tenderloin medallions, also known as filet mignon of pork, are highly prized for their tender texture, mild flavor, and versatility in preparation. In this article, we will guide you in creating a mouthwatering dish of pork tenderloin medallions coated in a zesty Chinese ginger and lemon sauce, offering a perfect balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
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ASIAN PORK MEDALLIONS
When I became serious about losing weight and getting healthy, my kids missed the Chinese delivery that I used to order so frequently. I combined a few recipes to come up with this tasty winner. -Dianne James, Edmond, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients until blended., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. In batches, cook pork 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender; remove from pan., In same skillet, bring sauce mixture to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return pork to pan; heat through, turning to coat. If desired, serve with rice and top with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS
"As a busy mom, I'm always on the look out for elegant dishes that are quick to make for a special occasion," relates Diane Peterson of Hudsonville, Michigan. "This delicious breaded pork can be made in minutes."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3-4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut pork into 12 pieces; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat egg and water. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl. Coat pork with flour mixture, dip in egg and then coat with crumbs. , In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook pork in butter and oil for 6-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. , Add the mushrooms, wine or broth and additional broth to skillet; stir to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice and parsley; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Pour over pork. Serve with pasta if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS WITH CHINESE GINGER AND LEMON SAUCE
From Cooking Light. Serving size: 3 oz. pork, 2 T. sauce, and 1 T. green onions. Per serving: 189 calories, 6.2 g fat, 24 g protein, 6.1 g carb, 0.6 g fiber, 75 mg cholesterol.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Pork
Time 44m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 3 ingredients; rub mixture evenly over pork.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat; coat skillet with cooking spray.
- Add in pork; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned; remove pork from pan and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium; add in 2 tablespoons green onions, ginger, and garlic; cook and stir constantly for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, combine sherry and the next 5 ingredients; add sherry mixture to skillet; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
- Add pork back to skillet; cook 3 minutes or until pork is done.
- Remove pork from pan using a slotted spoon; keep liquid in skillet.
- In a small bowl, combine water and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk; add mixture to skillet; bring to a boil.
- Cook 30 seconds or until slightly thick.
- Serve sauce over pork; sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.7, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 635.3, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 24.2
PORK MEDALLIONS WITH LEMON AND CAPERS
Categories Citrus Pork Sauté Low Carb Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Dinner Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Press pepper onto both sides of pork pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Season pork with salt. Cook until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates and keep warm.
- Add stock and lemon juice to skillet. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 7 minutes. Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add capers and lemon segments if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over pork. Sprinkle with chives and serve.
ASIAN-GLAZED 'MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH' PORK TENDERLOIN
A sweet and salty brine is the secret to this Asian-inspired pork tenderloin. Let the pork tenderloin soak in the brine for 2 to 8 hours to become tender, juicy, and flavorful. Grill and serve the sliced tenderloin with the Asian glaze. Complete the meal with brown rice, glazed carrots, and steamed green vegetables.
Provided by Austin Geraldson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 2h34m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make the brine, mix together the water, 1/2 cup brown sugar, salt, 2 tablespoons ginger, onion, lemon, 5 cloves of garlic, and 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce in a large container. Add the pork tenderloin, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours.
- For the glaze, whisk together 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, sweet and sour sauce, hoisin sauce, 4 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons ginger, brown sugar, and orange juice.
- Prepare an outdoor grill for high heat.
- Cook the pork tenderloin on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 12 minutes per side. Remove the tenderloin from the grill and cover with foil; allow to rest for 10 minutes. To serve, brush with glaze, and cut into thin slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.5 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 3518.6 mg, Sugar 57.7 g
CHINESE PORK TENDERLOIN
A delicious and easy to prepare marinade consisting of ingredients that can be easily found at a Chinese grocery store. Don't let the ingredients fool you, this is a meal that even the less adventurous will enjoy.
Provided by JENNIFER72_00
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 2h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place tenderloins in a shallow glass dish. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sherry, black bean sauce, ginger, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and five-spice powder. Pour marinade over pork, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove tenderloins from refrigerator while the oven preheats.
- Bake pork in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or to desired doneness. Let stand for 10 minutes, and then slice diagonally into thin slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 98.5 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 373.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
SAUTEED PORK MEDALLIONS WITH LEMON-GARLIC SAUCE
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
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.
GINGER-MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN
Categories Ginger Tomato Marinate Roast Quick & Easy Vinegar Pork Tenderloin Fall Soy Sauce Gourmet
Yield Makes 1 serving (with leftovers)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together 2/3 cup broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, garlic, and vinegar and pour into a large sealable plastic bag. Add tenderloin and seal bag, then marinate, chilled, turning bag over occasionally, 2 hours.
- Bring tenderloin to room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
- Pat tenderloin dry and reserve marinade. Heat oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown tenderloin on all sides, turning with tongs, about 3 minutes total. Transfer skillet to oven and roast pork until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of meat registers 155°F, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 10 minutes.
- While meat is roasting, pour marinade through a fine-mesh sieve into a small saucepan and boil until reduced to about 1/3 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in remaining cup broth and bring sauce to a simmer. Serve slices of tenderloin with sauce.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SOY, GINGER, AND LIME
This Asian-style marinade transforms a mild cut of pork into an exotic dish. Serve it with a mix of summer vegetables, such as Sauteed Snap Peas with Scallions and Radishes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, oil, and ginger. Add pork to marinade, turning to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or refrigerate, up to overnight).
- Heat grill to medium-low; lightly oil grates. Lift tenderloin from marinade; discard marinade. Grill, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of pork registers 145, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from grill. Tent loosely with aluminum foil; let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 25 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Choose high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your dish. Look for fresh, flavorful pork tenderloin, and high-quality Chinese ginger and lemon sauce.
- Cook the pork tenderloin to perfection: Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat, so it's important to cook it carefully to avoid overcooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork is cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make sure the sauce is flavorful: The Chinese ginger and lemon sauce is what really makes this dish special. Be sure to use a high-quality sauce, and adjust the seasonings to your taste.
- Serve the dish with your favorite sides: Pork tenderloin medallions with Chinese ginger and lemon sauce can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Pork tenderloin medallions with Chinese ginger and lemon sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a dish that will impress your friends and family.
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