Santa Fe Pork Medallions With Peach Salsa Food

WONDERFUL SALSA WITH PEACHES

Steps:

• Mix all together and bring to a slow boil for 10 minutes.
• Seal in sterilized jars and cook in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.

PERI PERI PORK MEDALLIONS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Very thinly slice the lemons and very lightly brush them with oil. Cut the pork fillet into rounds 1cm thick and brush them with 1 Tbsp of the peri peri sauce.
• Place a lemon slice on top of each piece of pork and pin in place with a cocktail stick. You will need to soak the sticks for 20 minutes before using them. Cook over hot coals, lemon side down first, for 2-3 minutes on each side until well browned and cooked through - the lemons should look a little charred. If you don't have a barbeque, cook under a pre heated grill for 4-5 minutes on each side.
• Arrange on a serving platter with a little bowl of the remaining sauce for drizzling over. Serve with stir fried mixed veggies.

PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Blanch, peel, pit and chop peaches.
• Measure 6 cups.
• Combine peaches, onion, peppers, cilantro, vinegar, honey, garlic, cumin and cayenne pepper in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
• Boil gently, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
• If bottling, process in usual way, processing for a further 10 minutes.
• This will make approximately 4 pints of Salsa.

SANTA FE PORK

Steps:

• Place black beans and corn in 4 qt crock pot.
• Top with 1/2 cup salsa.
• Lay chops on top.
• Top with remaining salsa.
• cover and cook on low, 3 hours. Cut cream cheese in small pieces, add to crock pot. Cook for an additional hour. Stir well. Serve with rice and /or tortillas.

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.

SANTA FE PORK POSOLE

Steps:

• Place tomatillos and jalapeno peppers in a food
• processor, process 1 minute or until smooth.
• Heat a large dutch oven coated with a cooking spray
• over medium-high heat. add pork, brown on all sides.
• Add 1 cup onion, saute 3 minutes, add garlic and saute 30 seconds stir in cumin and the balance of the items, bring to a boil; reduce heat and stir in tomatillo mixture.
• Simmer, uncovered for 45 minutes or until pork is tender.
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PORK MEDALLIONS IN MUSHROOM MARSALA SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim the tenderloins of silverskin and any excess fat. Cut the tenderloins into 2-inch-thick medallions. Flip each medallion onto a cut side and press down with the palm of your hand to flatten slightly. Season the meat with 3/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper.
• Heat the olive oil and 1 Tbs. of the butter in a large sauté pan over high heat. When the butter is melted and foaming, add half of the meat and sear until nicely browned, 2 to 3 minute Flip and cook the other side until the meat is well browned and slightly firm to the touch, about another 2 minute Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining pork.
• Melt the remaining 2 Tbs. butter in the pan. Add the shallots and a pinch of salt and sauté for about 30 seconds, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the mushrooms and sauté until all of the mushroom liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are golden, about 3 minute Season with 1/2 teaspoons salt, sprinkle with the flour, and add the Marsala. Once the Marsala has almost completely evaporated, add the chicken broth and reduce by half, about 3 minute Stir in the cream and parsley, return the pork and any accumulated juices to the pan, and cook, flipping the pork once, until it's firm to the touch and still a little pink in the middle (cut into a piece to check), 2 to 4 minute Taste for salt and pepper and serve.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH BALSAMIC-HONEY GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Make the glaze: Put garlic and rosemary in a small bowl. Add the vinegar, honey, olive oil, mustard, and salt and pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
• For the pork: Slice the tenderloin into 1-inch thick medallions (rounds). Cover the bottom of a medium skillet with a light film of canola oil and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the pork slices in 1 layer, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 1 minute. Turn and sear for 1 more minute, until lightly browned. Transfer the slices in 1 layer to a shallow baking dish.
• Pour the glaze over the slices and turn them to coat.
• Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until a thermometer inserted reaches 140 degrees F for medium. Remove from the oven and keep warm, loosely covered until ready to serve.
• To serve place pork medallions on a platter and spoon the balsamic-honey glaze over them. Garnish the platter with the rosemary sprigs.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH GRAPES AND PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to boil, add the onions, and cook until almost tender but not falling apart (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the onion-cooking broth.
• Cut each pork tenderloin into 6 chunks. With a meat mallet, pound each to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
• In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of the butter in the olive oil. Spread flour on a plate for dredging. Season the pork with 1/2 tsp of salt, and lightly dredge it in the flour. Brown the pork on both sides, about 2 minutes per side, and remove to a plate.
• Add the onions to the skillet, and let them cook a few minutes until lightly carmelized. Add the white wine, and bring to a boil. Once the wine is almost reduced, add the sage, the reserved onion-cooking broth, and the remaining 1/2 tsp of salt. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes, until it is reduced by almost half. Whisk in the vinegar and the remaining 2 tbsp of butter. Add the pork back to the skillet with the grapes, and simmer until the sauce is thickened and grapes just begin to soften (about 3-4 minutes).

SANTA FE PORK MEDALLIONS WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Trim tenderloin of fat, etc.
• Cut pork tenderloin into medallions about 3/4" thick.
• Mix together green chilies, chile powder, ground cumin, black pepper, cayenne, salt, onion powder, garlic, olive oil, and cilantro; process in blender or food processor until it becomes a smooth paste.
• Rub each side of medallion with paste and allow to rest at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together peaches, black beans, balsamic, jalapeno, red bell pepper, cilantro, and sugar.
• Squeeze in juice of lime wedge and adjust jalapeno and sugar flavorings to taste.
• Grill pork medallions over medium mesquite coals (or use mesquite smoking chips with other coals or gas grills), cooking about 4-5 minutes per side, or until meat is cooked through.
• Serve salsa spooned over medallions.