Best 9 Crisp Pork Medallions With Creamy Caper Sauce Recipes

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## Crisp Pork Medallions with Creamy Caper Sauce: A Delightful Culinary Experience

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our succulent Crisp Pork Medallions enveloped in a luscious Creamy Caper Sauce. This delectable dish promises an explosion of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving for more.

Savor the tender and juicy pork medallions, expertly seasoned and pan-fried to perfection. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, complemented by the creamy and tangy caper sauce. The richness of the sauce, infused with capers, shallots, and white wine, elevates the pork medallions to a new level of culinary excellence.

This recipe is a perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication, making it ideal for both casual dining and special occasions. With just a few pantry staples and some fresh ingredients, you can easily recreate this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own home.

So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as you explore our comprehensive guide to making Crisp Pork Medallions with Creamy Caper Sauce. We'll provide you with step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and secrets to achieving the perfect sear, crispy crust, and velvety sauce. Let's begin our culinary adventure!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS



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This creamy pork tenderloin medallions recipe is simple but elegant! Great for an elevated weeknight meal or when you have company.

Provided by Natasha Bull

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound pork tenderloin (cut into medallions)
Salt & pepper (to taste)
Flour for dredging
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon Herbs de Provence ((or Italian seasoning))
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Trim off excess fat and slice the pork tenderloin into about 1" thick pieces (rounds).
  • Season the pork with salt & pepper and coat each piece in flour.
  • Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the pork (you may need to do this in batches) and cook for about 3 minutes/side or until they're lightly golden. Take the pan off the heat and remove the pork from the pan.
  • Stir in the garlic, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, Herbs de Provence, and then return the pan to the heat. Scrape up any brown bits. Let the sauce cook for about a minute.
  • Stir in the cream and let it bubble for about 2 minutes. Add the pork back in and cook for 5 minutes (you may need to turn the heat down a bit) until the pork is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
  • Stir in the fresh parsley and season with extra salt & pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Sodium 193 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON-CAPER PORK MEDALLIONS



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For an elegant but easy dinner you can put together in a twinkling for guests or unexpected visitors, these lightly breaded medallions are truly something special! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 12 slices
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • Flatten pork slices to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat., In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook pork in butter and oil in batches until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., Add the broth, wine and garlic to the pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the capers, lemon juice and rosemary; heat through. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND CAPERS



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This is one meal to impress dinner guests that will not break the bank nor will it take very much time! Served with a green salad, red potatoes, and asparagus, this meal will turn out with a memorable presentation!

Provided by Marianne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced lemon zest, or to taste
1 tablespoon capers, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the flour, garlic salt, and pepper into a plastic bag. Shake to mix, the add the pork tenderloin pieces, and shake again to coat. Shake off the excess flour.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork medallions in the hot oil until golden-brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pork to a serving platter, then stir the lemon zest and capers into the simmering sauce. Continue simmering until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 84.1 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 405.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

CRISP PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CREAMY CAPER SAUCE



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Bread-crumb-coated pork medallions are golden on the outside, moist and juicy on the inside. The caper-yogurt sauce provides a burst of briny flavor. Courtesy Gourmet Magazine.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup plain yogurt (6 oz, preferably whole milk)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons drained bottled capers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2-1 3/4 lbs pork tenderloin
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 cup vegetable oil, for pan frying
watercress (optional) or other baby greens (optional)

Steps:

  • Make sauce - Stir together all sauce ingredients in a bowl until combined, then chill, covered, until ready to use.
  • Cook pork - Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut pork crosswise into 1 ¼" thick slices (medallions).
  • Whisk together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Whisk together eggs with a pinch of salt in another shallow bowl and put bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl.
  • Working with 1 medallion at a time, dredge them in flour, shaking off excess, and dip in egg, letting excess drip off, then coat with crumbs, pressing to help them adhere. Arrange pork in 1 layer on baking sheet.
  • Heat 1/4" oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then panfry medallions, turning over once, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes total.
  • Transfer to a clean baking sheet and roast in oven until thermometer inserted horizontally into center of meat registers 145-150F, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Serve pork with sauce, lemon wedges and watercress.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH LEMON AND CAPERS



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Categories     Citrus     Pork     Sauté     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Dinner     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch-thick medallions
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken stock or canned broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 cup peeled diced lemon segments (optional)
Chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Steps:

  • Press pepper onto both sides of pork pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Season pork with salt. Cook until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates and keep warm.
  • Add stock and lemon juice to skillet. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 7 minutes. Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add capers and lemon segments if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over pork. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH MUSTARD-CAPER SAUCE



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Make and share this Pork Medallions With Mustard-Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tinat51796

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup shallot, sliced
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons whipping cream
3 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Using meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten pork rounds slightly to an even 1/2-inch thickness (if the cuts aren't an even 1/2 inch). Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate.
  • Add shallots to skillet and stir 1 minute. Add chicken broth and cream. Boil until sauce is thick enough to coat spoon, stirring up browned bits, 3-5 minutes. Mix in capers and mustard. Return pork to sauce. Simmer mixture until pork is heated through, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH MUSTARD-CAPER SAUCE



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Categories     Mustard     Pork     Sauté     Low Carb     Kid-Friendly     Winter     Capers     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2, can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 8- to 10-ounce pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup sliced shallots
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers
1 tablespoon coarse-grained Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Using meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten pork rounds slightly to scant 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate. Add shallots to skillet and stir 1 minute. Add chicken broth and cream. Boil until sauce is thick enough to coat spoon, stirring up browned bits, about 3 minutes. Mix in capers and mustard. Return pork to sauce. Simmer mixture until pork is heated through, about 1 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Food Processor     Mustard     Pork     Sauté     Walnut     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1-pound boneless pork tenderloins, each cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces
3 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup (or more) vegetable oil
Mustard Cream Sauce
Red Cabbage with Raspberries, Onions and Apples

Steps:

  • Using meat mallet or rolling pin, pound pork between sheets of plastic to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix breadcrumbs, walnuts, parsley, cinnamon and nutmeg in processor until nuts are finely ground. Transfer to small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place flour and beaten eggs in separate bowls. Dredge 1 pork medallion in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten eggs to coat, then into breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with remaining pork medallions, flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumb mixture.
  • Heat 1/3 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add pork and sauté until just cooked through, adding more oil to skillet between batches if necessary, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter. Serve with mustard sauce and cabbage.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH BRANDY CREAM SAUCE



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I adapted this easy, elegant main dish from a recipe my mother-in-law cooked for our family. Cayenne lends a bit of heat to its rich, creamy sauce. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 ounces uncooked linguine
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch slices
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1-3/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
5 green onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup brandy
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, flatten pork slices to 1/4-in. thickness. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook pork in oil and 2 tablespoons butter in batches until juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in remaining butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the cream, brandy, thyme, mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 8 minutes., Drain linguine. Stir tomatoes into sauce mixture; add pork and heat through. Serve with linguine and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 937 calories, Fat 55g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork medallions are cooked evenly, make sure they are all of uniform thickness.
  • If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to pound the pork medallions.
  • For a more intense caper flavor, use brined capers instead of regular capers.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, simply prepare it up to the point of adding the pork medallions. Then, when you're ready to serve, reheat the sauce over low heat and add the pork medallions.

Conclusion:

Crisp pork medallions with creamy caper sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The pork medallions are seared until golden brown and then simmered in a creamy caper sauce. The result is a tender and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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