Pork Medallions with Pan Sauce
Pork Medallions with Pan Sauce is a quick and delicious dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Juicy, tender pork medallions are seared to golden perfection and drizzled with a rich, flavorful pan sauce made with garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of lemon. This easy recipe showcases simple ingredients that combine to create a mouthwatering meal your family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Pork Tenderloin
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 2 tsp Fresh Thyme (or Rosemary)
- 1 tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from pork tenderloin and cut into 1-inch medallions. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork medallions for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove pork from skillet and cover to keep warm. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and soy sauce, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in fresh herbs and lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medallion (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by swapping herbs or adding spices like paprika or red pepper flakes for extra flavor. For a unique twist, consider adding a splash of white wine to the pan sauce during simmering.