Mediterranean Pork Medallions Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN PORK AND ORZO

Steps:

• Rub pork with pepper; cut into 1-in. cubes. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Stir in orzo and salt; cook, uncovered, 8 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until orzo is tender and spinach is wilted, 45-60 seconds longer. Drain., Add tomatoes to pork; heat through. Stir in orzo mixture and cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup of the dressing in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add beans; cook 1 min. Stir in broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 2 to 3 min. or until beans are crisp-tender. Add rice. Return to boil; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, pound meat with meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness; sprinkle with rosemary. Heat remaining 1/4 cup dressing in large nonstick skillet. Add meat; cook 4 min. on each side or until cooked through.
• Place two of the meat medallions on each of four individual serving plates; top with the reserved liquid from skillet. Add tomatoes and cheese to rice mixture; stir. Serve with the meat.

MEDITERRANEAN PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Heat a large pan over low heat.
• In a medium bowl, toss pork medallions with oil and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper.
• Increase heat under pan to medium-high. Add medallions and cook, turning once, until well seared on both sides and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer medallions to a plate.
• In a small bowl, mix wine, broth, olives, mustard, garlic and oregano. Pour into hot skillet and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 to 4 minutes. Place medallions back in the pan and allow to warm through for 1 minute before serving.

PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Slice tenderloin into 1/2-in.-thick medallions. In a skillet, brown pork in oil for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside. , In same skillet melt butter. Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, rosemary, savory, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened., Lay pork medallions over mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Garnish with parsley if desired.

PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the pork on each side for 2-3 mins until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.
• Melt the butter in the pan and, when foaming, fry the shallots and mushrooms over a medium heat for 10 mins. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 min. Stir through the flour and cook for another 2 mins. Whisk through the madeira and boil for 2 mins. Gradually stir through the stock until the sauce is lump free. Add the thyme and mustard and season to taste.
• Return the pork to the pan and simmer uncovered for 5-7 mins or until the pork is cooked through. Stir through the cream and heat again until simmering. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and wilted greens.

CHEESY TOPPED MEDITERRANEAN PORK LOIN CHOPS

Steps:

• Add the pork loins to a ziplock bag, add the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and black pepper and a spray of cooking oil spray and shake and massage to ensure the seasonings evenly coat the pork.
• Leave it to marinade for about 20-30 so the pork absorbs the flavours. Do no refrigerate for this stage. (If you prefer you can marinade with the seasonings the night before, but take out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking)
• Heat a frying pan over a medium high heat, spray with some cooking oil spray, add the pork chops and cook on both sides until golden and cooked through (approx 4-5 minutes each side)
• Remove the pork loin chops and set aside.
• Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan over a medium high heat, add the onion and fry until golden and softened. (couple of minutes)
• Add the garlic and fry for a further minute to infuse the flavour.
• Add the balsamic vinegar and cook to until it evaporates
• Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and basil and stir to combine.
• Pour in the water, bring to a boil and then simmer until it reduces down into a thick sauce. Taste and season as needed with salt and black pepper.
• Add the sauce to a baking tray or oven proof dish and spread out in an even layer.
• Place the pork chops into the sauce (I also add any of the juices released from the pork (it's all great flavour)
• Spoon some of the sauce over the top of the pork chops
• Top with the grated parmesan and mozzarella and place under the grill (broil) until the cheese is melted and golden (approx 3-5 minutes)
• Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
• Serve and enjoy!!

PORK MEDALLIONS MILANESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400. Place the parmesan on a sheet of waxed paper. Place the breadcrumbs on another sheet. In a small bowl, beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water.
• Dredge the pork in the parmesan, pressing it on. Dip the pork in the egg white, then in the bread crumbs, patting the crumbs into the pork.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the pork and cook for 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp.
• Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges.

PORK MEDALLIONS IN MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• Prep pork: Trim silver skin from the pork tenderloin and cut crosswise into 12 medallions. Press each medallion with the palm of your hand to flatten to a about 1/2-inch even thickness. Whisk the flour and all pork seasoning together in a shallow dish. Dredge each medallion in the mixture, shake off any excess, then transfer to a dry surface.
• Cook pork: Melt the 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add HALF of the pork medallions in a single layer and cook for approximately 3 minutes per side. Pork is cooked through when internal temperature registers at 145˚F. Cooking time will also depend on the thickness of the medallions. Transfer pork to a plate, tent with foil and repeat with remaining pork.
• Caramelize mushrooms: Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Increase temperature to medium-high and add half of the mushrooms. Give them a stir to evenly coat in the butter then arrange mushrooms in a single layer. Cook mushrooms for 3 minutes per side or until golden. Once evenly browned, season mushrooms lightly with freshly cracked salt and pepper and give them a stir. Remove mushrooms from skillet and repeat with remaining mushrooms; transfer all mushrooms to a plate.
• Gravy: To the now empty skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add shallot and sauté over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes to soften. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30 seconds. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in beef broth. Add soy sauce, Worcestershire, Dijon, beef bouillon, and all seasonings. Bring to a simmer until thickened. Once thickened to desired consistency, stir the mushrooms into the gravy.
• Assemble: Nestle the pork medallions into the pan and spoon some gravy over top. Cook over medium for a few minutes to warm through. Taste and season with salt and/or pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve over mashed potatoes (recommended), rice or pasta.