MANDARIN PORK MEDALLIONS

Mandarin Pork Medallions image

My daughter demonstrated this recipe at the state fair and received lots of compliments. Since she is involved in both the food projects and the swine projects, she took great pleasure in promoting Minnesota pork.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked noodles
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

Cut tenderloin into four pieces; pound until 1/3 in. thick. Brown in a large skillet in hot oil for 3 minutes on each side; remove and set aside. , Combine orange juice and cornstarch; add to the skillet along with marmalade, lemon juice, horseradish and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. , Return the pork to the skillet; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until pork is no longer pink. Serve over noodles; garnish with mandarin oranges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.