Priceless Pork Medallions (Médaillon, Medaglione)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Delicious Priceless Pork Medallions recipe for a fancy dinner
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless center-cut pork loin chop
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced red onion
2 garlic cloves ( one teaspoon minced )
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 -2 tablespoon capers ( petite peppercorn size is best )
1 cup chicken broth
fresh lemon fresh thyme sprig
lemon slice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
300
Sugar
2g
Fat
12g
Priceless Pork Medallions, also known as ‘Médaillon’ or ‘Medaglione’, is a classic French-Italian dish that is popular all over the world. This dish consists of juicy pork medallions cooked in a delicious lemon-caper sauce and garnished with fresh thyme leaves and lemon slices. Pork medallions are one of the easiest cuts to cook and make for a tasty and fancy meal that can be made last minute. These medallions are a good choice when you want to impress your guests and serve a fancy dish without spending hours in the kitchen. And the best part about this recipe is that it can be easily tweaked to suit your taste by adding more spice to it.

Instructions

1.Slice the pork loin chop into 1/2-inch medallions.
2.Combine flour, salt, pepper, and thyme leaves.
3.Lightly dust the pork medallions with the flour mixture.
4.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5.Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
6.Place the pork medallions in the skillet and sauté until browned on both sides, for 5-7 minutes.
7.Remove the pork from the skillet and keep warm.
8.Deglaze the skillet with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and capers.
9.Pour in chicken broth and cook for 2 minutes.
10.Place the pork medallions back in the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
11.Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and lemon slices.

PROS

These pork medallions are full of flavor and easy to make.
They are perfect for a fancy dinner or special occasion.

They are low in sugar, making them a healthy addition to any diet.

CONS

Pork medallions are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
They may also be high in fat and calories if consumed in large quantities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork medallions are an excellent source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B-12.
They also contain selenium, which is essential for maintaining thyroid health and good immune function.
Capers are a good source of antioxidants and potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure.

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