Rosemary Pork Medallions With Peas Food

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH BEANS AND RICE AND MUSHY PEAS

Steps:

• In large bowl, place the pork, a good pinch of salt and pepper, lime juice and half of the chopped cilantro. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes.
• In a medium saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion to the pan and saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Season with a little bit of salt. Set aside and keep warm.
• To make the beans: In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat and add the onion, green pepper, garlic, cumin, and the remaining half of the cilantro. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Stir in the beans and vinegar. Add the bay leaves. When the mixture comes to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
• Remove the pork from the marinade, shake off the excess liquid. Grill the pork for 5 minutes on each side. Cover and keep warm.
• In a small saucepan or in a microwave, with a little bit of water, heat the peas until warmed through. Drain the water and place the peas in a food processor. Puree the peas until just smooth. Transfer the puree to a bowl and stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
• Divide the rice among 4 plates. Place a piece of pork on each plate. Top the pork with a spoonful of pea puree, then the onions, and then the beans.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH ORANGE-ROSEMARY SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim fat from pork, and cut crosswise into 1 inch thick pieces.
• Place each piece between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap;.
• flatten each piece to 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
• Sprinkle both sides of pork with pepper and salt.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a 9 inch cast iron skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
• Add pork; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done.
• Remove pork from pan; set aside.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in pan.
• Add garlic; saute 45 seconds.
• Stir in wine and rosemary, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
• Add tomato paste; cook 2 minutes.
• Stir in broth and orange juice; cook until thick (about 6 minutes).
• Serve pork with sauce.

APRICOT-ROSEMARY PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Cut each tenderloin crosswise into eight 1-in. slices. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip pork slices in crumbs, patting to help coating adhere. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork in batches; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place broccoli in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 4-6 minutes or until tender., In a small saucepan, mix preserves, wine, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-low heat 3-5 minutes or until preserves are melted. Serve with pork, broccoli and rice.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH MUSHROOM AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin crosswise into 4 pieces.
• Put tomato paste into a medium bowl and gradulally whisk broth into the paste. Stir in the rosemary, salt and pepper.
• Flatten pork to about 1 inch thick then coat lightly with bread crumbs.
• Over medium high heat, heat oil in large nonstick skillet. When hot, add pork; cook 6 minutes or until golden brown. Turn once. Place on warmed plate.
• Reduce the pan heat to medium and add mushrooms. Cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Return the pork to the skillet and pour broth mixture into pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 minutes.
• Place pork back on warmed plate. Increase theheat to high and boil the sauce until reduced and slightly thickened. Serve over the pork.