Pork Medallions With Blackberry Sauce Recipes

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH A BLACKBERRY WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Rub -- In a small bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar and seasonings and mix well. Rub this over the pork medallions and place in a small pan and cover well with saran wrap. You can also put them in a ziploc baggie if you prefer. Let them marinate at least 2 hours up to all day.
• Pork -- Heat up a large skillet to medium high heat and add the butter and olive oil. Cook the pork 4-5 minutes on the first side and flip. It should only take 3-4 minutes on the second side. You want a nice sear on both sides and they should be medium, just a hint of pink. But cook them to the temperature you prefer. 140-145 is medium. Just don't overcook them. Remove the pork and set on a plate to the side and cover. And, remember, the pork will continue to cook a bit.
• Sauce -- now in the pan that you cooked the pork in (still on medium to medium/high heat) add the shallots and stir until they start to soften, just a minute. Then deglaze with the white wine and cook another minute. Now, add the blackberry jelly, balsamic vinegar, and chicken broth, herbs, salt and pepper and let reduce. Simmer on medium low for about 3-5 minutes as the sauce reduces. Add in the butter right at the end to make a nice glaze.
• Serve -- Plate the medallions over some cooked rice with the blackberry glaze. ENJOY!
• NOTE: If possible, I would definitely cook the rice in chicken broth and then add some fresh thyme or rosemary to tie together all the flavors, and to add some depth to the dish.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork evenly with salt, pepper, and allspice.
• Cover and chill 30 minutes.
• Grill pork, covered, over medium-high heat for 20 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 160°, turning pork once.
• Remove from grill and let stand for 10 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.
• Add in shallots; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add in wine; cook 13 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
• Lower heat to low; whisk in fruit spread and remaining butter; cook 2 minuutes or until slightly thickened.
• Cut pork into 1/4-inch slices.
• Drizzle blackberry sauce over pork; garnish with fresh blackberries and thyme sprigs, if desired.