PORK SCALLOPINI WITH CAPER SAUCE

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Pork Scallopini offers the true taste of Italy. Tender medallions are quickly browned, topped with prosciutto and cheese and then crowned with an amazing tarragon sauce.-Jeff Olney, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
1 cup all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons pepper
1 tablespoon butter
4 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham, halved
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into eight slices
SAUCE:
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter, cut into four pieces
4-1/2 teaspoons capers, drained

Steps:

Cut each tenderloin into eight slices; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add pork, one piece at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, brown pork in butter in batches. Place eight pork slices in a greased 15x10x1-in baking pan. Layer with prosciutto and mozzarella; top with remaining pork., Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the wine, vinegar, shallot, lemon juice and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream. Gradually whisk in butter until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; strain. Stir in capers. Serve with scallopini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.