Pan-Seared Pork Loin

The pan-seared pork loin is a simple and quick recipe perfect for those not very skilled in the kitchen. A main course suitable for all occasions, in just 10 minutes you can serve a dish worth licking your lips! The pork slices are floured and briefly browned in the pan before being immersed in a creamy milk sauce that ensures a tender and succulent result. Serve the milk pork loin accompanied by roasted potatoes or a side of seasonal vegetables and you will ensure a tasty and complete dinner. Definitely worth repeating!

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Pan-Seared Pork Loin
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 6
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons
280.89 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 280.89 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 14.10 (g) of which sugars 1.91 (g)
  • Proteins 24.40 (g)
  • Fat 13.85 (g) of which saturated 6.24 (g)of which unsaturated 10.39 (g)
  • Fibers 0.58 (g)
  • Sodium 112.71 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 120 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 lbs pork loin
  • 2 tbsps butter
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper (ground)
  • to taste parsley

How to Make Pan-Seared Pork Loin

  • To prepare the pan-seared pork loin, pour the flour onto a plate, salt it, and dredge the pork slices, removing the excess.

  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet, then place the pork loin and brown it over medium heat for a couple of minutes on each side.

  • Transfer the meat to a plate and keep it warm. Then, pour the milk into the same skillet, add salt and pepper, and let it thicken for about 4 minutes.

  • Then place the meat back in the skillet and continue to cook for another minute over low heat. Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped parsley; finally, serve the pork loin hot.

Storing Pan-Seared Pork Loin

Typically, cooked pork can be stored in the refrigerator, if sealed in an airtight container, until the next day at most.

Variations for Pan-Seared Pork Loin

You can replace the parsley with chives. You can replace the pepper with a mix of ground spices.

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Silvia Sciattella

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