Easy Pork Medallions With Maple Balsamic 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.

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 WITH BALSAMIC-HONEY GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Make the glaze: Put garlic and rosemary in a small bowl. Add the vinegar, honey, olive oil, mustard, and salt and pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
• For the pork: Slice the tenderloin into 1-inch thick medallions (rounds). Cover the bottom of a medium skillet with a light film of canola oil and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the pork slices in 1 layer, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 1 minute. Turn and sear for 1 more minute, until lightly browned. Transfer the slices in 1 layer to a shallow baking dish.
• Pour the glaze over the slices and turn them to coat.
• Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until a thermometer inserted reaches 140 degrees F for medium. Remove from the oven and keep warm, loosely covered until ready to serve.
• To serve place pork medallions on a platter and spoon the balsamic-honey glaze over them. Garnish the platter with the rosemary sprigs.