Best Pork Medallions With Pear Maple Sauce Recipes

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PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEAR CREAM SAUCE



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Pork's mild taste goes well with sweet flavors and many seasonings. Here, I've teamed it with both-luscious pears and a refreshing herb blend.-Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 medium pears, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
4 shallots, chopped
1-1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 cup pear brandy or pear nectar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup pear nectar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle pork with the herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown pork in 1 tablespoon butter on all sides. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove pork from skillet and keep warm. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before slicing. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pears and sugar in 2 tablespoons butter until golden brown. Remove from pan and keep warm. In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add shallots; saute until tender. Stir in thyme. , Remove from heat. Add brandy; cook over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add cream and nectar; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Slice pork; serve with pears and cream sauce.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 38g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH PEARS



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"Both healthful and hearty, these pork tenderloin medallions are finished with a sweet and tangy pear sauce." from Good Housekeeping, February 2012 Brown rice may be substituted for the quinoa

Provided by Karen in MA

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin)
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
4 green onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 lbs pears, peeled, cored, and sliced (Anjou or Bartlett)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Prepare quinoa as label directs.
  • Press pork with palm of hand to flatten. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add pork; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until browned on both sides, turning over once. Transfer to plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. To same skillet, add fennel seeds; cook 30 seconds, stirring.
  • Add green onions, 1/3 cup water, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring. Add pears, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes or until pears begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
  • Return pork to pan, along with any juices. Cook 3 to 6 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center (145F).
  • Serve pork with quinoa; top with pear mixture. Garnish with additional green onion, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.3, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 66.4, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 17.1, Protein 30.6

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH PEAR SAUCE



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Provided by Carmela M. Meely

Categories     Fruit     Ginger     Pork     Sauté     Low Sodium     Pear     Fall     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops
Dried rubbed sage
All purpose flour
2 pears, peeled, cored, thinly sliced (about 1 pound)
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Season pork with dried sage, salt and pepper. Coat pork with flour; shake off excess. Add pork to skillet and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter.
  • Drain fat from skillet. Add pears and sauté over medium heat 2 minutes. Stir in wine, sugar and ginger, scraping up any browned bits. Increase heat to high and boil until pears are tender and syrup is thick, about 5 minutes. Return pork and any accumulated juices to skillet. Simmer just until cooked through, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange pork on plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH MAPLE BALSAMIC SAUCE



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Acidic Vinegar cuts the sweetness of the maple syrup, giving a nice bite to the sauce. Pork medallions always have a little star appeal so are very good for entertaining. They cook quite quickly so are great on work nights when company is unexpected. Pair with couscous you have a quick and elegant dinner.

Provided by conniecooks

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 -12 ounce) pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Slice the pork tenderloin crosswise into 1/2" inch pieces.
  • Place each medallion between two pieces of plastic wrap on a flat surface.
  • Flatten with meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy pan till 1/4" thick.
  • In a skillet heat the olive oil and garlic over medium heat.
  • Add the pork medallions and brown on each side for 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove to a warmed platter and season with salt & pepper.
  • In a saucepan melt 2 Tbsp butter. Add the green onions and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add the Dijon mustard, the fresh rosemary, and the chicken stock.
  • Reduce over medium heat by one-quarter.
  • Add the maple syrup and Balsamic vinegar.
  • Reduce till slightly thickened.
  • Add remaining butter and stir to thicken.
  • Serve warm over medallions with couscous or rice pilaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.5, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 80.9, Sodium 460.4, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 14.6, Protein 18.6

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