Pork Medallions

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Pork medallions are tender pan-fried slices of pork tenderloin with sautéed onion and garlic in a rich and creamy brown gravy. Pairs deliciously with potatoes, roasted vegetables, noodles, or seasoned rice. Makes 6-8 servings.

What cut are pork medallions?

Pork medallions are cut from pork tenderloin, which is also called the fillet or gentleman’s cut. It’s a long, thin cut and is not the same as the pork loin.

The tenderloin I found at my local grocery was Hormel brand and they all came in a 1.2 to 1.3 pound packages.

Hormel sells them in a variety of flavors like peppercorn, teriyaki, lemon garlic, mesquite barbecue, and apple bourbon. This recipe is for plain original as shown in the photos below.

If your tenderloin is slightly more or slightly less this recipe will still work. It will only vary the amount of gravy needed for your pork.

Ingredients for Pork Medallions

• 2 Pork Tenderloins, approximately 1 – 1.5 lbs each
• Butter
• Minced Garlic
• All-Purpose Flour
• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Chicken Broth
• Yellow Onion
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Rosemary
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Ground Mustard Powder
• Olive or Canola Oil

How to Make Pork Medallions

It’s surprisingly simple and quick. We watch cooking shows and see their perfectly petite pork dishes and think it’s too upscale to make at home, but it’s really easy!

The photo above has two tenderloins cut into 2″ slices. I was able to get 8 pieces of out each, but with the ends being not quite a full piece like the rest.

If you do not have a cast-iron skillet, do not fret! A large non-stick pan works too!

What temperature should pork be?

Pork Internal Temperature

The USDA recommends pork tenderloin reach a temperature of at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

Medium-Rare: 145-150 Degrees Fahrenheit

Medium: 150-155 Degrees Fahrenheit

Medium-Well: 155-160 Degrees Fahrenheit

Well-Done: 165 Degrees Fahrenheit

What goes with pork medallions?

• Steakhouse Style Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Seasoned White Rice
• Roasted Fall Vegetables
• Seasoned Buttered Noodles

Try these other tasty pork recipes!

• Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
• BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos
• Instant Pot Pork Chops
• Pork Schnitzel
• Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
• Crown Rib Roast
• Cheesy Leftover Ham and Potatoes
• Spicy Honey Prosciutto Flatbread

Enjoy!

Pork Medallions

4 from 2 votes

Recipe by Simply Happenings Course: MainCuisine: American

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

Pork medallions are tender pan-fried slices of pork tenderloin with sautéed onion and garlic in a rich and creamy brown gravy. Pairs deliciously with potatoes, roasted vegetables, noodles, or seasoned rice. Makes 6-8 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 Pork Tenderloins, approximately 1 – 1.5 lbs each

• 3 tbsp Butter

• 1 tbsp Minced Garlic

• 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour

• 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream

• 1/2 cup Chicken Broth

• 1/2 cup Chopped Yellow Onion

• 1/2 tsp Salt

• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

• 1/2 tsp Rosemary

• 1/2 tsp Ground Mustard Powder

• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

• 1 tbsp Olive or Canola Oil

Directions

• Slice both pork tenderloins into equal pieces approximately 2″ wide. Pat each piece dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet or large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add slices of pork to the pan once the pan is hot. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden brown. Set aside.
• Melt butter and add onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
• Add flour and stir with onion and garlic. Slowly add heavy whipping cream and stir to mix well. Add chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and all seasonings and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
• Once sauce has thickened, add pork back to the pan and allow to warm before serving.

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