Pork Medallions with Balsamic Vinegar and Capers

Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Pork Medallions with Balsamic Vinegar and Capers
25 min.
6
256kcal

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Looking for a quick, delicious, and dairy-free main dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than these Pork Medallions with Balsamic Vinegar and Capers! This mouthwatering recipe, which serves six, comes together in just 25 minutes and offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. With each tender, golden-brown pork medallion coated in a savory blend of flour, garlic salt, and freshly ground black pepper, you're in for a treat.

The star of the show is the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth reduction, which adds a tangy depth of flavor that complements the pork beautifully. As the sauce simmers, it thickens to coat the medallions, creating a luxurious mouthfeel that's further enhanced by the briny pop of capers and the zesty freshness of lemon zest.

At only 256 calories per serving, this recipe is both satisfying and guilt-free, making it an excellent choice for those watching their waistline. The caloric breakdown boasts a healthy 52.03% protein, 36.99% fat, and 10.98% carbs, ensuring you'll enjoy a well-rounded meal without compromising on taste.

So why not give Pork Medallions with Balsamic Vinegar and Capers a try for your next lunch or dinner? With its easy-to-follow instructions, minimal equipment needs, and delectable results, it's a recipe you'll want to make time and time again.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground to taste
  • tablespoon capers to taste
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon garlic salt to taste
  • teaspoons lemon zest minced to taste
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • pounds pork tenderloin cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Place the flour, garlic salt, and pepper into a plastic bag. Shake to mix, the add the pork tenderloin pieces, and shake again to coat. Shake off the excess flour.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork medallions in the hot oil until golden-brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  3. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Remove the pork to a serving platter, then stir the lemon zest and capers into the simmering sauce. Continue simmering until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Calories256kcal
Protein52.03%
Fat36.99%
Carbs10.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.17
Glycemic Load
4.1
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
20.256087132122%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
1.75mg
Quercetin
2.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:256.33kcal
12.82%
Fat:10.11g
15.56%
Saturated Fat:2.45g
15.29%
Carbohydrates:6.75g
2.25%
Net Carbohydrates:6.46g
2.35%
Sugar:2.25g
2.5%
Cholesterol:98.67mg
32.89%
Sodium:579.31mg
25.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.01g
64.03%
Vitamin B1:1.53mg
102.04%
Selenium:47.69µg
68.12%
Vitamin B6:1.16mg
58.04%
Vitamin B3:10.36mg
51.79%
Phosphorus:376.99mg
37.7%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.32%
Zinc:2.9mg
19.32%
Potassium:623.11mg
17.8%
Vitamin B12:0.79µg
13.17%
Vitamin B5:1.29mg
12.95%
Magnesium:44.7mg
11.17%
Iron:1.9mg
10.54%
Copper:0.16mg
7.84%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.87%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.38%
Vitamin K:3.43µg
3.26%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3.02%
Folate:9.95µg
2.49%
Calcium:16.91mg
1.69%
Fiber:0.3g
1.18%
Vitamin C:0.92mg
1.11%
Source:Allrecipes