For a second course that’s quick to prepare, tasty, easy and above all economical, you must try these Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Orange. In fact, for 500 grams of pork tenderloin the cost was € 6,80 — I’d say that’s not bad for 3 people.
After cutting slices from the tenderloin, coat them in flour and brown them in butter and oil. Once they have some color, deglaze with orange juice, add salt and orange zest and let them simmer on low heat until the pan sauce reduces and becomes creamy. The recipe is ready . . . give it a try.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 3Servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 350.91 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 10.97 (g) of which sugars 3.46 (g)
- Proteins 35.64 (g)
- Fat 17.86 (g) of which saturated 6.51 (g)of which unsaturated 5.30 (g)
- Fibers 1.38 (g)
- Sodium 346.64 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 170 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
- 1.1 lb pork tenderloin
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest (grated)
- 1 1/3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/3 tsp fine salt
- A few leaves mint
Tools
- Kitchen scale
- Cutting board
- Frying pan
Steps
From the pork tenderloin cut slices just over 1 cm thick (about 3/8 inch), coat them in flour on both sides and brown them in a nonstick pan with butter and oil.
As soon as they have color, pour the orange juice over them, season with salt and add the grated orange zest. Cook over low heat with a lid for 10 – 15 minutes, then once the pan sauce has reduced turn off the heat and finish with a few mint leaves.
Tips
Don’t cut the slices too thick otherwise they won’t cook through properly.
FAQ (Questions & Answers)
What other types of meat can I use if I don’t like pork?
You can make medallions using veal or chicken slices.
What cut is pork tenderloin?
Pork tenderloin is the most prized cut of the pig. It can be cooked whole, sliced into medallions, roasted or pan-fried. The tenderloin is located between the loin and the leg.
