PORK MEDALLIONS WITH POMEGRANATE SAUCE

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Stovetop pork medallions cook up moist, lean and tender. Serve with rice to make sure you get every drop of the tangy pomegranate sauce.-Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until rice is tender., Meanwhile, cut pork tenderloin into eight slices; flatten slightly. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, cornmeal and lemon zest. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine the broth, pomegranate juice, brown sugar, garlic and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with pork and wild rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Ashu Gamer
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Loved the combination of flavors in this dish! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the pomegranate sauce was the perfect accompaniment. Definitely a keeper!


Momin Momin
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Great recipe! The pork medallions were cooked to perfection and the pomegranate sauce added a tangy twist. Will definitely be making this again.


Tyrone Stone
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This pork medallion dish with pomegranate sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the sweetness of the pomegranate perfectly complementing the savory pork. The cooking instructions were easy to follow and result