Pork Medallions With Tangy Maple Sauce 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.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH POMEGRANATE SAUCE

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.

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH MAPLE BALSAMIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice the pork tenderloin crosswise into 1/2" inch pieces.
• Place each medallion between two pieces of plastic wrap on a flat surface.
• Flatten with meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy pan till 1/4" thick.
• In a skillet heat the olive oil and garlic over medium heat.
• Add the pork medallions and brown on each side for 3-4 minutes.
• Remove to a warmed platter and season with salt & pepper.
• In a saucepan melt 2 Tbsp butter. Add the green onions and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the Dijon mustard, the fresh rosemary, and the chicken stock.
• Reduce over medium heat by one-quarter.
• Add the maple syrup and Balsamic vinegar.
• Reduce till slightly thickened.
• Add remaining butter and stir to thicken.
• Serve warm over medallions with couscous or rice pilaf.

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 CHILI-MAPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin crosswise into 6 slices. Using meat mallet, pound medallions between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and five-spice powder.
• Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add pork; cook until brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter. Add next 3 ingredients to skillet. Boil until reduced to scant 1/4 cup, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce over pork; sprinkle with green onion.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH PEAR-MAPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim fat from meat.
• Cut meat into ¼-inch slices.
• In a medium bowl combine rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Add meat slices; toss to coat.
• In a large skillet, cook meat, half at a time, in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until meat is slightly pink in center, turning once.
• Remove meat from skillet; set aside.
• In the same skillet combine pears, maple syrup, dried cherries, and white wine.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Boil gently, uncovered, about 3 minutes or just until pears are tender. Return meat to skillet with pears; heat through.
• To serve, use a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a warm serving platter. Spoon the pear mixture over meat.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Pound between sheets of waxed paper to thickness of 1/4 inch. Combine flour, salt and pepper in shallow dish. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge pork in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Add 1/3 of pork to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter and keep warm. Repeat with remaining pork in 2 more batches, adding 1 tablespoon butter to skillet for each batch.
• Add white parts of green onions to skillet. Sauté until just tender, about 1 minute. Stir in white wine and boil until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 3 minutes. Add whipping cream and simmer until thickened to sauce, about 5 minutes. Whisk in 1/4 cup Dijon mustard. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over pork. Garnish tenderloin with remaining green onions and serve.

SPICED PORK MEDALLIONS WITH BOURBON SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, combine the chili powder, cinnamon, salt and allspice; rub over pork slices., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork over medium heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until tender. Serve with sauce.