Seared Pork Medallions With Saskatoon Or Blueberry And Rhubarb Recipes

Steps:

• SAUCE: Simmer the Saskatoon berries, rhubarb and water over medium heat until soft (approximately 30 minutes). Blend the sauce in a food processor until smooth. Stir in the sugar, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and white wine.
• PORK MEDALLIONS: Trim the fat and the silvery membrane from the pork tenderloin. Slice the tenderloin into 1" thick medallions. Heat the canola oil in a very hot, heavy frying pan. For medium-rare medallions, sear them for about 1½ minutes on each side. For well-done medallions, sear them for about 4 minutes on each side. Lightly season the medallions with salt and pepper.
• TO SERVE: Reheat the Saskatoon and rhubarb sauce. Remove the sauce from the heat and quickly whisk in the butter. Drizzle the sauce over the pork medallions and garnish with a sprig of rosemary or thyme. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Peel and finely chop shallot.
• Pat beef dry with paper towels.
• Cut crosswise into 8 equal sized medallions, season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Working in batches if necessary, add the seasoned beef; cook 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until browned and cooked to your desired degree of doneness. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a plate. Let rest for at least 5 minutes.
• While the beef rests, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan of reserved fond; heat on medium-high until hot. Add the diced shallot and remaining rosemary leaves; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the vinegar (be careful, as the liquid may splatter); cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the liquid has cooked off. Add the broth and cook, stirring constantly and scraping up any fond, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the liquid is slightly reduced in volume. Turn off the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.