Pork Essentials Marinated Tenderloin Medallions Food

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.

MARINATED PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk brown sugar, salad dressing, pineapple juice and soy sauce until blended. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain pork, discarding marinade in bag. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. , Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

PORK ESSENTIALS: MARINATED TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. THE MARINADE
• 3. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
• 4. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, and red-pepper flakes to a small saucepan over medium heat.
• 5. Cook until the garlic begins to soften, but not burn, about 6 - 8 minutes.
• 6. Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and orange juice.
• 7. Chef's Note:Allow the marinade to cool down to room temperature.
• 8. Cut the pork tenderloin into thick medallions.
• 9. Add them to a non-reactive bowl, or Ziploc bag.
• 10. Pour the cooled marinade over the pork.
• 11. Seal and place into the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, or for better flavor, overnight.
• 12. After the prescribed time, remove the pork from the refrigerator.
• 13. Add the diced bacon to a sauté pan over medium-low heat.
• 14. Allow the diced bacon to slowly render their fat, and begin to crisp.
• 15. Remove from the pan, and drain on paper towels.
• 16. Increase the heat to medium, and cook the medallions until nice and brown, about 3 - 5 minutes per side.
• 17. Remove from the pan and reserve.
• 18. THE PAN SAUCE
• 19. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the vinegar, mustard, honey and water to the sauté pan.
• 20. Allow the sauce to lightly simmer for about 1 minute, and then remove from the heat.
• 21. Chef's Note: Season to taste with salt and pepper, before proceeding.
• 22. Toss the salad greens with the reserved bacon, and half the sauce, then place on a nice serving plate.
• 23. Add the pork medallions, and drizzle with the remaining sauce.
• 24. PLATE/PRESENT
• 25. Serve to your guests while still nice and warm. My choice for a side would be a baked potato or some sautéed apples. Enjoy.
• 26. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

HERB-MARINATED PORK TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, mustard, and 2 teaspoons salt in a sturdy 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the pork tenderloins and turn to coat with the marinade. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag. Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours but preferably overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and discard the marinade but leave the herbs that cling to the meat. Sprinkle the tenderloins generously with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-proof saute pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloins on all sides until golden brown. Place the saute pan in the oven and roast the tenderloins for 10 to 15 minutes or until the meat registers 137 degrees F at the thickest part. Transfer the tenderloins to a platter and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Carve in 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices. The thickest part of the tenderloin will be quite pink (it's just fine!) and the thinnest part will be well done. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm, or at room temperature with the juices that collect in the platter.

PORK LOIN MEDALLIONS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Cut pork loin into even, 1/2-inch medallions.
• Sear pork medallions in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Place medallions onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Mix garlic, salt, Dijon mustard, sugar, and pepper together in a bowl. Whisk in balsamic vinegar and olive oil slowly. Drizzle mixture over each medallion.
• Bake medallions in the preheated oven until slightly pink in the centers, about 20 minutes.

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

Steps:

• Cut pork into 12 pieces; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat egg and water. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl. Coat pork with flour mixture, dip in egg and then coat with crumbs. , In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook pork in butter and oil for 6-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. , Add the mushrooms, wine or broth and additional broth to skillet; stir to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice and parsley; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Pour over pork. Serve with pasta if desired.

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.