Description
Indulge in sweet and savory apple cider medallions, a quick dish perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 1 cup pure apple cider
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork tenderloin and slice it into 1-inch thick medallions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each side of the medallions until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour in apple cider and Dijon mustard, stirring to combine. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add the seared pork medallions back into the skillet, coating them with the sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Plate your apple cider medallions and drizzle generously with sauce. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medallion (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For an added touch, marinate the pork in apple cider for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Substitute apple cider with balsamic vinegar for a different flavor profile. - Adding sliced apples during cooking enhances sweetness and visual appeal.