Maple Pork Medallions Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Cut pork loin into even, 1/2-inch medallions.
• Sear pork medallions in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Place medallions onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Mix garlic, salt, Dijon mustard, sugar, and pepper together in a bowl. Whisk in balsamic vinegar and olive oil slowly. Drizzle mixture over each medallion.
• Bake medallions in the preheated oven until slightly pink in the centers, about 20 minutes.

Steps:

• Marinade: In an hermetic bag, mix all ingredients of the marinade.
• Pork: Add pork and coat well. Close the bag. Put in the fridge 2 hours or more.
• Drain pork and keep the marinade for later. In a large non-stick skillet, brown medallions in oil and 1 tablespoon butter until pink, 2 to 3 minutes each side. Add salt and pepper. Set aside on a plate and cover with foil paper.
• Deglaze the skillet with the wine and marinade. Bring to boil and let reduce by half. Remove from the heat and add remaining butter while whisking. Adjust seasoning.
• Serve medallions and garnish with spiced pecans.

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.

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.