Apple Cherry Pork Medallions Recipes

APPLE-CHERRY PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin crosswise into 12 slices; sprinkle with rosemary, thyme and celery salt. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork on both sides; remove from pan., In same skillet, combine apple, apple juice, cherries, honey and vinegar. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or just until apple is tender., Return pork to pan, turning to coat with sauce; cook, covered, 3-4 minutes or until pork is tender. Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions; serve with pork mixture.

GARLIC HERB PORK MEDALLIONS WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Saute pork slices in oil over medium-high heat until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
• Add apple, onion and apple pie spice to skillet; saute over medium-high heat until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Return pork to skillet; add apple juice. Cover and simmer until internal temperature of pork reaches 150 degrees F, about 5 minutes.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Add pork slices. Seal bag; shake well. Remove pork from bag, shake off excess flour.
• Combine apple juice and next 4 ingredients in a 2-cup glass measure; set aside.
• Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork; cook 1 minute on each side or until browned. Remove pork from pan.
• Add apple juice mixture to pan; bring to a boil, scrapping pan to loosen browned bits. Cook 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Return pork to pan, reduce heat and cook 1 minute. Sprinkle with green onions.

MARINATED PORK MEDALLIONS WITH A GINGER-APPLE COMPOTE

Steps:

• Puree the balsamic vinegar, garlic, and thyme in a blender until mixed. With the blender running, slowly pour in the olive oil until thickened and incorporated. Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork pieces, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the pork from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Cook the pork on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Once cooked, remove from the grill, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
• While the pork is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until it begins to simmer. Add the apples, cherries, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook and stir until the apple is tender, about 5 minutes. Serve the sliced pork topped with the apple compote.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH SAUTEED APPLES

Steps:

• Flatten pork slices to 1/2 inch thickness.
• Combine the thyme, paprika, salt and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of pork.
• Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until meat juices run clear; keep warm.
• In a nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in butter until tender.
• Add apples; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until apples are crisp-tender.
• Combine the cornstarch, broth and apple juice until smooth; stir into apple mixture.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
• Serve with pork.