CHERRY-CHIPOTLE PORK MEDALLIONS

Cherry-Chipotle Pork Medallions image

Chipotle peppers give every bite of these pork medallions a bit of kick. The spiciness pairs well with the cinnamon and sweet cherries.-Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound), cut into 1-inch slices
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and halved
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 garlic clove, crushed
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

Flatten pork slices to 1/2-in. thickness. Combine the sugar, salt and cinnamon; sprinkle over meat. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pork in oil in batches until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., Add the cherries, orange juice, almonds, marmalade, vinegar, chipotle peppers and garlic to the skillet. Return pork to the pan; heat through. Garnish with onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 385mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges