CRANBERRY-MUSTARD PORK MEDALLIONS

Cranberry-Mustard Pork Medallions image

This pretty pork entree makes a great holiday dish. Topped with cranberry sauce, the pork medallions are light and filling, but they're so delicious, guests always want more. -Tami Morrison of Kent, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2/3 cup water
1/3 cup thawed unsweetened apple juice concentrate
1/3 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate
1/3 cup port wine or 1 tablespoon additional cranberry juice concentrate plus 1/4 cup water
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. Cut pork into 1-in. slices; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. , In a large nonstick skillet, saute pork in oil and butter in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., Add reserved juice mixture to the skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in mustard; cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add cranberries. Return pork to the pan; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges