## 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!
CREAMY PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Categories Mustard Pork Sauté Low Carb Kid-Friendly Winter Capers Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 2, can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
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
Categories Food Processor Mustard Pork Sauté Walnut Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
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
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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