**Delve into a Culinary Symphony: Florentine Pork Medallions and an Array of Delectable Sauces**
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a journey into the realm of flavors with Florentine Pork Medallions. This delectable dish presents tender and juicy pork medallions, skillfully seared to perfection and enveloped in a symphony of tantalizing sauces that will elevate your dining experience. Embark on a culinary voyage with three distinct sauce variations, each offering a unique gustatory adventure. The classic Florentine sauce, a harmonious blend of spinach, Parmesan cheese, and cream, offers a velvety embrace to the succulent pork. For a touch of piquant delight, the zesty tomato sauce, brimming with vibrant flavors and a subtle heat, will awaken your senses. And for those seeking a creamy indulgence, the rich mushroom sauce, infused with earthy aromas and a hint of garlic, promises to satisfy your cravings. Accompanied by a medley of roasted vegetables, this culinary masterpiece forms a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more. Join us on this gastronomic expedition and discover the divine essence of Florentine Pork Medallions, a testament to the boundless creativity of culinary arts.
PORK MEDALLIONS IN MUSHROOM GRAVY
This pork medallions recipe is hypnotic! It transforms pork tenderloin into juicy, golden, spice rubbed pork medallions that pan sear to tender perfection in minutes! The seared pork medallions are then enveloped in silky, umami rich mushroom gravy that deserves its very own encore. This pork medallions recipe may look and taste gourmet (perfect for special occasions like Mother's Day!) but is simple to make with a cook time of less than 30 minutes once your ingredients are prepped. Serve these pork medallions over a bed of mashed potatoes with honey roasted carrots or Parmesan asparagus and you have a swoon worthy dinner everyone will love!
Provided by Jen
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Prep pork: Trim silver skin from the pork tenderloin and cut crosswise into 12 medallions. Press each medallion with the palm of your hand to flatten to a about 1/2-inch even thickness. Whisk the flour and all pork seasoning together in a shallow dish. Dredge each medallion in the mixture, shake off any excess, then transfer to a dry surface.
- Cook pork: Melt the 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add HALF of the pork medallions in a single layer and cook for approximately 3 minutes per side. Pork is cooked through when internal temperature registers at 145˚F. Cooking time will also depend on the thickness of the medallions. Transfer pork to a plate, tent with foil and repeat with remaining pork.
- Caramelize mushrooms: Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Increase temperature to medium-high and add half of the mushrooms. Give them a stir to evenly coat in the butter then arrange mushrooms in a single layer. Cook mushrooms for 3 minutes per side or until golden. Once evenly browned, season mushrooms lightly with freshly cracked salt and pepper and give them a stir. Remove mushrooms from skillet and repeat with remaining mushrooms; transfer all mushrooms to a plate.
- Gravy: To the now empty skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add shallot and sauté over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes to soften. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30 seconds. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in beef broth. Add soy sauce, Worcestershire, Dijon, beef bouillon, and all seasonings. Bring to a simmer until thickened. Once thickened to desired consistency, stir the mushrooms into the gravy.
- Assemble: Nestle the pork medallions into the pan and spoon some gravy over top. Cook over medium for a few minutes to warm through. Taste and season with salt and/or pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve over mashed potatoes (recommended), rice or pasta.
PORK MEDALLIONS
My wife always raves about dinner when I make this recipe, but that may just be her way of getting me to do more of the cooking!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Slice tenderloin into 1/2-in.-thick medallions. In a skillet, brown pork in oil for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside. , In same skillet melt butter. Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, rosemary, savory, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened., Lay pork medallions over mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 631mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK CHOPS ALLA FIORENTINA
This might be my favorite way to get Jade to eat some spinach. The mascarpone keeps it light while adding a creaminess that marries all the flavors together into a luscious sauce. It's in our rotation year-round.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dry the pork chops well on both sides using paper towels and season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt.
- Add the oil to the pan and heat an additional 30 seconds. Add the pork chops to the pan and cook, undisturbed, until deep golden brown and beginning to look cooked around the edges, about 5 minutes. Flip the chops, lower the heat to medium and cook, searing the edges as well, until golden brown and the center reaches 140 to 145 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate to rest and carry-over cook.
- Return the pan to medium heat and add the butter, shallots and garlic. Cook until fragrant and soft, about 1 minute. Add the spinach to the pan along with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often until wilted. Stir in the mascarpone, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water and bring to a simmer. Stir in any juices from the pork that have accumulated on the plate and cook for 2 minutes longer. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops and serve.
FLORENTINE PORK MEDALLIONS
An easy, flavorful dish. This can be a weeknight family dinner or an elegant presentation for company. Pleasing to children and adults!
Provided by Alskann
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Place tenderloin in baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake 35-40 minutes or until desired doneness.
- When pork is done, remove from pan and keep warm.
- Pour 2-3 Tablespoons of drippings from the pork into a medium saute pan.
- Heat over medium high heat; whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly with whisk.
- Slowly whisk in white wine; stir until smooth.
- Reduce heat and continue cooking until thickened and reduced by half, stirring as needed.
- Gradually stir in milk; bring to a simmer.
- Cook over medium heat until smooth and thick, stirring constantly.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
- Continue cooking until completely heated through. Mixture will be somewhat thick.
- Slice pork tenderloin into medallions, approximatley 1/4-1/2 inch thickness.
- Arrange pork medallions on serving plate, top with spinach-tomato mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Sprinkle asiago cheese over the top and serve hot!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 137.6, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 26.7
ROLLED PORK FLORENTINE
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Set the pork on a cutting board and imagine you're going to cut an upside-down letter T into it: in other words, slice half-way through, lengthwise, then half-way through to the left and the right. Open out the meat. Lay plastic wrap over it, and pound flat with a mallet. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Rinse the spinach and spin dry, allowing a little water to remain clinging to the leaves. Put it in a saute pan, cover, and wilt, about 5 minutes. Lay the spinach on a clean tea or kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Chop, and set aside.
- Wipe out the pan and put if back on the stove. Fry the bacon until cooked, remove to drain. Pour off all but a tablespoon or 2 of the fat and fry the onion until golden. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir through the bread crumbs and spinach. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pat the stuffing over the meat, leaving a 1-inch border. Roll and tie the pork at 2-inch intervals. Wipe out the saute pan and heat the oil in it. Brown the meat on all sides, pour in the wine, and then transfer to the oven and roast until done, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the meat rest 10 minutes. Wrap for later, or slice and serve with the pan juices poured over.
PORK MEDALLIONS
Enjoy these pork medallions with a creamy mushroom and madeira sauce. Serve with mashed potato and wilted greens for an easy midweek meal
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
PORK TENDERLOIN FLORENTINE
My husband and I came up with this recipe one day when I had a pork tenderloin and didn't know what to do with it. It was so good, we invited friends over for a sample the next weekend.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten with the flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin to 1/4-in. thickness. Remove plastic and sprinkle meat with garlic powder; set aside. , Separate caps from stems of three mushrooms; set caps aside. Chop stems and remaining mushrooms to measure 1/2 cup. In a bowl, combine chopped mushrooms, half the spinach, stuffing mix, 2 tablespoons cheese, butter and onion; mix well. Spread over tenderloin. Roll up, starting with a long edge. Secure with toothpicks. , Place, seam side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; brush lightly with browning sauce if desired. Top with remaining spinach; sprinkle with nutmeg. Arrange mushroom caps around meat; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted into meat layer reads 160°-170°. Cut into 1-in. slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
Tips:
- Choose thin pork medallions: This will ensure that they cook evenly and quickly.
- Pound the pork medallions: This will help to tenderize them and make them more receptive to the flavors of the marinade.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade will help to add flavor and moisture to the pork medallions. Be sure to use a marinade that contains acidic ingredients, such as lemon juice or vinegar, as this will help to break down the proteins in the pork and make it more tender.
- Cook the pork medallions over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from drying out.
- Do not overcook the pork medallions: Overcooked pork medallions will be tough and dry. Cook them until they are just cooked through, or to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the pork medallions with a flavorful sauce: The sauce will help to complement the flavors of the pork medallions and make them even more delicious.
Conclusion:
Florentine pork medallions are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion dinner. The pork medallions are tender and flavorful, and the spinach and cheese sauce is creamy and rich. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also a great way to use up leftover pork chops.
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