Cran Orange Pork Medallions Recipes

CRANBERRY ORANGE PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Combine the cranberries, orange marmalade, and honey.
• Cut a slit lengthwise in each of the tenderloins.
• Stuff the combined ingredients into the cavity created by the slit.
• Using kitchen string, tie the tenderloin closed.
• Sprinkle any remaining ingredients over the tenderloins and season with salt and pepper.
• Roast uncovered at 375°F for 30-45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 150-160°F degrees.
• Let meat sit 5 minutes prior to removing string and slicing.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH MANDARIN ORANGES & CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• In a large saute pan over medium high heat, melt half the butter in all of the olive oil.
• Season pork with the salt and pepper.
• Saute the pork for 10-12 minutes on each side until well browned and cooked through. (This can be done in batches).
• Remove and keep warm in a 200°F oven.
• Melt remaining butter in the pan& add the garlic, rosemary, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar and 1/3 cup of the mandarin orange liquid.
• Simmer, stirring for a few seconds, then add the Marsala, bring to a boil.
• Boil until the sauce is reduced by about half and thickened.
• Lower heat to medium.
• Add cranberries, cook until they burst (1-2 minutes). Add mandarin oranges.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat thoroughly and spoon sauce over medallions.
• Garnish with sprigs of rosemary and serve.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CRANBERRIES AND APPLES

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl and stir well.
• Cut pork crosswise into 8 pieces.
• Flatten each piece to 3/4-inch thick using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
• Coat each piece with flour, shaking off excess.
• Heat 3 teaspoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
• Add pork and saute 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Remove from pan.
• Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan.
• Add onion, cover, reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Return pork to pan; add juice mixture, apple and cranberries.
• Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 3 minutes or until cranberries pop and pork is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
• Garnich with sage sprigs.

PORK MEDALLIONS IN ORANGE SAUCE

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.