Description
Apple Cider Pork Medallions are a delightful dish that marries tender pork with a sweet and tangy apple cider glaze. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, offering a harmonious blend of flavors that will impress your guests. Each medallion is infused with rich herbs and finished with a glossy sauce, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Pair these medallions with your favorite sides to create a complete meal that captures the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork tenderloin and slice into medallions about 1 inch thick.
- Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear medallions for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove medallions from skillet and set aside. Add minced garlic and sage to the same skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in apple cider and balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits, and let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return pork medallions to the skillet, coating them in sauce as they warm through.
- Serve hot, drizzled with additional sauce, paired with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medallion (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg