Seared Pork Medallions With Saskatoon Or Blueberry And Rhubarb Food

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.

SEARED BEEF MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Peel and finely chop shallot.
• Pat beef dry with paper towels.
• Cut crosswise into 8 equal sized medallions, season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Working in batches if necessary, add the seasoned beef; cook 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until browned and cooked to your desired degree of doneness. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a plate. Let rest for at least 5 minutes.
• While the beef rests, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan of reserved fond; heat on medium-high until hot. Add the diced shallot and remaining rosemary leaves; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the vinegar (be careful, as the liquid may splatter); cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the liquid has cooked off. Add the broth and cook, stirring constantly and scraping up any fond, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the liquid is slightly reduced in volume. Turn off the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.