Pork Medallions And Peppers Recipes

EASY PORK MEDALLIONS WITH MAPLE-BALSAMIC SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the maple syrup, vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Turn the heat to high and boil for about 3 minutes, until the mixture has reduced to 1/3 of a cup. Turn off the heat and whisk in the dijon mustard.
• Meanwhile, slice the pork tenderloin into 8 equal pieces. Place four of the pieces between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound until they are about 1/2" to 1/4" thick.
• Heat one teaspoon of the vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pounded-out pork pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Once the oil is hot (3 minutes or so), add the pork pieces and cook for about 90 seconds per side. Test with a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is at least 145° Fahrenheit. Set aside on a plate.
• Pound out and season the remaining four pork pieces. Add another teaspoon of oil to the pan and cook the pork for 90 seconds per side. Again, test with a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is at least 145° Fahrenheit.
• Return the rest of the cooked pork to the pan.
• Pour in the maple-balsamic sauce and cook for 1 minute.
• Garnish with scallions.

SKILLET PORK AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Slice the pork on an angle into 1-inch-thick pieces; season with salt. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the onion and bell peppers; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender and slightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Add the pork and sear over high heat until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to the plate with the onion and peppers.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, sage and tomato paste to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the tomato paste turns brick-red, about 1 minute. Add the pepperoncini slices and their liquid, then pour in the wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add the broth and return to a simmer. Arrange the pork in a single layer in the skillet; add the onion and peppers and sprinkle with cheese. Transfer to the oven and broil until the pork is cooked through, 4 to 7 minutes.
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PORK MEDALLIONS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• PREPARE THE PORK: Trim the tenderloin of any silver skin, then slice into approx 5cm. / 2 in. rounds. Pat dry with a paper towel, then use your fist to gently beat the discs until they are flat and even. Set aside.
• COOK THE PEPPERS: Heat the oil in a large frying pan until very hot. Add the peppers and onion to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until beginning to soften. Add the thyme and vinegar and cook for a further 3 minutes.
• FLAVOUR THE PEPPERS: Add the sugar to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes more, stirring all the time. Remove from the heat, stir through the basil leaves and season well with salt and pepper. Pour into a bowl, cover with a plate and set aside.
• COOK THE PORK: Wipe out the pan and return to medium-high heat. Season the medallions well with salt and pepper and dust lightly with the flour. Heat the oil and butter together in the pan. When the butter has melted add the pork and the thyme to the pan and cook the medallions for 2 minutes on each side.
• TURN DOWN THE HEAT: Reduce the heat to medium, add a splash of wine and the balsamic vinegar to the pan and continue to cook the medallions gently for 4-5 minutes, turning to coat in the sauce.
• SERVE: Divide the peppers and pork between 4 warmed plates and serve with fresh white bread.

SAUCY PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat; cook 5 min. or until each piece is browned on both sides, turning after 3 min.
• Mix gravy and dressing until blended; pour over meat. Add peas; bring to boil. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing as directed on package.
• Spoon stuffing over ingredients around edge of skillet; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 min. or until stuffing is heated through and meat is done (145ºF). Remove from heat. Let stand 3 min. before serving.

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH SWEET RED-PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Place pork slices on a flat surface. Pound meat lightly with a mallet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the slices in one layer. When oil is very hot, add meat and cook over moderately high heat for 5 minutes or until brown.
• Turn slices and cook for about 5 minutes more. Reduce heat and continue cooking about 2 minutes longer. Turn slices occasionally.
• Transfer meat to a warm serving dish and keep warm.
• Pour off most of the fat from skillet. Add onions and red peppers. Cook, stirring, until peppers are wilted, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, briefly. Add broth, cumin, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
• Place mixture in a food processor or blender. Add butter and lemon juice and pulse to blend to a fine texture. Return mixture to skillet and add pork slices with their drippings. Bring to a simmer and serve immediately. Sprinkle with coriander.

PORTUGUESE PORK WITH RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• With a large mortar and pestle, mash the garlic, coarse salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and peppercorns into a fine paste. Transfer to a large bowl.
• With a mallet, flatten the pork medallions to 1/4 inch thick. Place in the bowl with the garlic mixture, tossing to coat. Cover, and marinate 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in the pork and remaining garlic mixture. Quickly brown pork about 1 minute on each side. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Place red peppers into the skillet, and saute 2 to 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Pour white wine into the skillet, and scrape up the browned bits. Reduce heat to low, return pork to skillet, and continue cooking 10 to 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
• Slice 1 1/2 lemons into thin rounds. Transfer the pork and pepper mixture to a serving platter. Squeeze juice of remaining 1/2 lemon over the pork and peppers, and garnish with the lemon rounds.

PORK MEDALLIONS

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.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Place the flour, garlic salt, and pepper into a plastic bag. Shake to mix, the add the pork tenderloin pieces, and shake again to coat. Shake off the excess flour.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork medallions in the hot oil until golden-brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pork to a serving platter, then stir the lemon zest and capers into the simmering sauce. Continue simmering until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.