Mandarin Medallions Recipes

MANDARIN MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Cut the tenderloin into 8 slices. Place between 2 sheets of wax paper; flatten to 1/2 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
• Brown the tenderloin in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove from the skillet, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Set the tenderloin aside.
• Combine the orange juice and the next 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Add to the drippings; cook over medium hjeat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
• Return the tenderloin to the skillet; cover; reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or to desired degree of doneness, stirring occasionally. Remove the tenderloin to a serving platter. Spoon the sauce over the tenderloin; top with the oranges.

ASIAN PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients until blended., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. In batches, cook pork 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender; remove from pan., In same skillet, bring sauce mixture to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return pork to pan; heat through, turning to coat. If desired, serve with rice and top with green onions.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH MANDARIN ORANGES & CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• In a large saute pan over medium high heat, melt half the butter in all of the olive oil.
• Season pork with the salt and pepper.
• Saute the pork for 10-12 minutes on each side until well browned and cooked through. (This can be done in batches).
• Remove and keep warm in a 200°F oven.
• Melt remaining butter in the pan& add the garlic, rosemary, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar and 1/3 cup of the mandarin orange liquid.
• Simmer, stirring for a few seconds, then add the Marsala, bring to a boil.
• Boil until the sauce is reduced by about half and thickened.
• Lower heat to medium.
• Add cranberries, cook until they burst (1-2 minutes). Add mandarin oranges.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat thoroughly and spoon sauce over medallions.
• Garnish with sprigs of rosemary and serve.

PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS WITH CHINESE GINGER AND LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 3 ingredients; rub mixture evenly over pork.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat; coat skillet with cooking spray.
• Add in pork; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned; remove pork from pan and set aside.
• Lower heat to medium; add in 2 tablespoons green onions, ginger, and garlic; cook and stir constantly for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
• In a small bowl, combine sherry and the next 5 ingredients; add sherry mixture to skillet; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
• Add pork back to skillet; cook 3 minutes or until pork is done.
• Remove pork from pan using a slotted spoon; keep liquid in skillet.
• In a small bowl, combine water and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk; add mixture to skillet; bring to a boil.
• Cook 30 seconds or until slightly thick.
• Serve sauce over pork; sprinkle with green onions.