Cranberry Pork Medallions Recipes

CRANBERRY PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. , In the same skillet, saute the onion, garlic and sugar until onion is caramelized and tender. Stir in the apple juice, cranberry juice, cranberries, mustard and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half., Return pork to pan; heat through. Sprinkle with additional cranberries and rosemary if desired.

CRANBERRY PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, cook pork in oil for 3-4 minutes.
• (Don't overcook) Remove from pan and set aside.
• In the same skillet, saute onion, garlic and sugar until onion is caramelized and tender.
• Stir in apple juice, cranberry juice, cranberries, mustard, and rosemary.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5-6 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half.
• Return pork to pan and heat through.
• Serve pork topped with sauce.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH PORT AND DRIED CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place cranberries in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Add water and stir together. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 3 minutes. Drain, reserving both cranberries and cooking liquid. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Season pork medallions with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Saute on both sides until browned and no longer pink inside, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter, cover loosely and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, add chopped shallot and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in port and vinegar and bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Boil until liquid is reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, thyme and reserved cranberry liquid; boil all together until reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes.
• In a small bowl dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water and mix together. Whisk mixture into saucepan and let simmer, stirring, until sauce is slightly thickened and glossy. Stir in reserved cranberries and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over pork and serve.

CRANBERRY PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Rinse pork; pat dry. Cut each tenderloin crosswise into 2-inch thick medallions.
• Combine cranberry juice, garlic, mustard, honey and worcestershire sauce in a large zip-top plastic bag.
• Add pork, turning to coat. Seal bag; chill at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove pork from bag and pat dry; discard marinade. Cook half of pork in 1 tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat about 2 minutes per side or until browned, turning once. Transfer meat to a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining oil and pork.
• Bake pork about 13 minutes until 140 degrees in center.
• Drizzle with pan juices. Serve immediately and garnish with cranberry sauce, if desired.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork in batches over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., Add the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, water, garlic and five-spice powder to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CRANBERRY STUFFING

Steps:

• Cut each tenderloin crosswise into 6 slices; pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Cook in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.
• Mix dressing and mustard; pour over meat. Cook on low heat 3 min. on each side or until meat is done and sauce is thickened. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing as directed on package, but reducing spread to 1 Tbsp. and adding cranberries to water along with stuffing mix.
• Spoon stuffing onto serving plates. Add meat; top with sauce.