Pork Medallions And Peppers Recipes

SKILLET PORK AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Slice the pork on an angle into 1-inch-thick pieces; season with salt. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the onion and bell peppers; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender and slightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Add the pork and sear over high heat until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to the plate with the onion and peppers.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, sage and tomato paste to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the tomato paste turns brick-red, about 1 minute. Add the pepperoncini slices and their liquid, then pour in the wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add the broth and return to a simmer. Arrange the pork in a single layer in the skillet; add the onion and peppers and sprinkle with cheese. Transfer to the oven and broil until the pork is cooked through, 4 to 7 minutes.
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PORTUGUESE PORK WITH RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• With a large mortar and pestle, mash the garlic, coarse salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and peppercorns into a fine paste. Transfer to a large bowl.
• With a mallet, flatten the pork medallions to 1/4 inch thick. Place in the bowl with the garlic mixture, tossing to coat. Cover, and marinate 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in the pork and remaining garlic mixture. Quickly brown pork about 1 minute on each side. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Place red peppers into the skillet, and saute 2 to 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Pour white wine into the skillet, and scrape up the browned bits. Reduce heat to low, return pork to skillet, and continue cooking 10 to 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
• Slice 1 1/2 lemons into thin rounds. Transfer the pork and pepper mixture to a serving platter. Squeeze juice of remaining 1/2 lemon over the pork and peppers, and garnish with the lemon rounds.

PORK MEDALLIONS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• PREPARE THE PORK: Trim the tenderloin of any silver skin, then slice into approx 5cm. / 2 in. rounds. Pat dry with a paper towel, then use your fist to gently beat the discs until they are flat and even. Set aside.
• COOK THE PEPPERS: Heat the oil in a large frying pan until very hot. Add the peppers and onion to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until beginning to soften. Add the thyme and vinegar and cook for a further 3 minutes.
• FLAVOUR THE PEPPERS: Add the sugar to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes more, stirring all the time. Remove from the heat, stir through the basil leaves and season well with salt and pepper. Pour into a bowl, cover with a plate and set aside.
• COOK THE PORK: Wipe out the pan and return to medium-high heat. Season the medallions well with salt and pepper and dust lightly with the flour. Heat the oil and butter together in the pan. When the butter has melted add the pork and the thyme to the pan and cook the medallions for 2 minutes on each side.
• TURN DOWN THE HEAT: Reduce the heat to medium, add a splash of wine and the balsamic vinegar to the pan and continue to cook the medallions gently for 4-5 minutes, turning to coat in the sauce.
• SERVE: Divide the peppers and pork between 4 warmed plates and serve with fresh white bread.

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.