Greek Pork Tenderloin Medallions Food

GREEK PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Trim fat from pork. In a small bowl combine lemon peel, oregano, salt, rosemary and pepper. Sprinkle over all sides of the pork and rub in with your fingers.
• In a large oven-going skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add roast to hot skillet; cook for 4 minutes or until browned, turning to brown all sides evenly. Transfer skillet to oven. Roast about 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest portion of meat registers 145 degrees F. Remove from oven and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small bowl combine yogurt, mint and garlic. To serve, thinly slice pork and divide among four serving plates. Top with yogurt mixture.

GREEK PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Combine broth, peel, lemon juice, oregano, capers, cornstarch and garlic. Set aside.
• Cut pork tenderloin into 1-inch slices. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork half at a time for 1-2 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer to a platter.
• Reduce heat to medium. Stir chicken broth mixture; add to skillet. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Return pork and accumulated juices to skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until juices run clear (160F.), turning once. Spoon sauce over pork to serve.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Cut each tenderloin into 6 rounds.
• wrap bacon around each.
• Poke a hole all the way through the round with a skewer. Remove the skewer and replace it with a sprig of rosemary.
• Thread 3 tenderloin rounds onto a skewer, at right angle to the rosemary.
• Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
• Mix mustard, vinegar, oil, salt & pepper.
• Brush on flat side of pork.
• Grill on med-high for 16-18 minutes.

GREEK PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• 1. Combine broth, lemon peel, lemon juice, oregano, capers, cornstarch and garlic; set aside. 2. Cut tenderloin into 1-inch thick slices. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 3. In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork 1 to 2 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer to platter. 4. Reduce heat to medium. Stir broth mixture; add to skillet. Cook and stir 1 minute. return pork and juices to skillet. cook 2 to 3 minutes or until juices run clear (160 degrees), turning once. Soon sauce over pork and serve.

PORK TENDERLOIN MARINATED IN GARLIC, LEMON AND OREGANO WITH GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the garlic, zest, juice, oregano and oil in blender and blend until smooth. Put the pork in a baking dish, add the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• Heat a grill to high. Remove the pork from marinade and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until golden brown on all sides and cooked to medium doneness. Brush the radicchio and tomatoes with oil and grill until lightly charred. Remove the pork from the grill to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Remove the radicchio and tomatoes from grill and set aside to cool slightly.
• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, anchovy paste and a touch of honey in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Add the radicchio, tomatoes, arugula, cucumber, olives, and capers and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter and top with feta and pork slices. Garnish with fresh oregano and serve.

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.

GRECIAN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and oregano in a large resealable plastic bag. Shake sealed bag until ingredients are well mixed. Taste the marinade for tartness. If too tart, add a little more oil. Not enough zing, add more lime. The garlic and salt flavors should also be up front, yet not overpowering. Place tenderloins in the bag, seal, and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 5 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate, and discard marinade. Grill tenderloins for 20 to 30 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.

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.

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.

PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS WITH FRESH FIGS

Steps:

• Place a large cast iron or other heavy skillet over medium high heat and coat the bottom with olive oil, about 2 tablespoons.
• Season the pork medallions liberally with salt and pepper and place in preheated skillet. Sear on both sides until well browned, about 3 minutes per side, or to an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
• Remove pork from pan to a platter and cover loosely with foil.
• Add the figs to the pan, adding a pinch more salt and pepper and additional oil, if needed. Cook figs for 3 minutes, then add the wine to the pan. Stir gently to scrape up the bits on the bottom of the pan. Allow wine to come to a boil and reduce slightly, about 3 minutes.
• Return the pork to the pan with any juices that may have accumulated on the platter. Coat with the sauce and allow just to heat through. Turn the pork and figs onto the platter with all of the sauce.