Pork Medallions with Charcuterie Sauce

Health score
5%
Pork Medallions with Charcuterie Sauce
20 min.
4
474kcal

Suggestions

This recipe for Pork Medallions with Charcuterie Sauce is a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends. The pork medallions are juicy and flavorful, and the charcuterie sauce adds a delicious twist. The sauce is made with a base of chicken stock, flour, and butter, and it's seasoned with shallots, coarse mustard, and a generous splash of sherry. The result is a rich and flavorful sauce that's perfect for drizzling over the pork medallions and dipping crusty baguette slices. This dish is best served with a side of your favorite vegetables and a glass of red wine. It's a simple yet impressive meal that your family and friends will surely enjoy.

The recipe is also quite versatile. If you're looking for a heartier meal, you can serve the pork medallions over a bed of rice or quinoa. You can also experiment with different types of mustards and pickles to create your own unique charcuterie sauce. And if you're short on time, you can even prepare the sauce ahead of time and simply reheat it when you're ready to serve. So, whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe for Pork Medallions with Charcuterie Sauce is definitely worth trying.

Ingredients

  • servings crusty baguette sliced for serving
  • tablespoons butter 
  • cups chicken stock see 
  • 12  pickled cucumbers / gherkins halved thinly sliced
  • tablespoons flour 
  • tablespoons coarse mustard 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • servings olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for liberal drizzling
  • 12 slices pork tenderloin 
  •  shallots finely chopped
  • tablespoon wine 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Drizzle the pork with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pork in 2 batches, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Arrange the pork on a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
  3. Reduce heat under the pan and add the butter to melt.
  4. Add the shallots, season with salt and lots of coarse pepper, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in the flour and stir 1 minute.
  6. Add a generous splash of sherry, and then whisk in the stock and thicken. Stir in the mustard and cornichons.
  7. Serve 3 medallions on each plate with lots of sauce, with bread alongside.

Nutrition Facts

Calories474kcal
Protein9.36%
Fat55.11%
Carbs35.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
76.44
Glycemic Load
24.79
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.422608567159%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:474.41kcal
23.72%
Fat:28.98g
44.58%
Saturated Fat:9.93g
62.06%
Carbohydrates:42.05g
14.02%
Net Carbohydrates:39.77g
14.46%
Sugar:6.08g
6.76%
Cholesterol:35.65mg
11.88%
Sodium:779.54mg
33.89%
Alcohol:0.39g
100%
Protein:11.07g
22.14%
Vitamin B1:0.51mg
34.05%
Selenium:19.31µg
27.59%
Vitamin B3:5.41mg
27.05%
Folate:90.05µg
22.51%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.09%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.05%
Iron:3.13mg
17.4%
Vitamin E:2.61mg
17.38%
Vitamin K:13.39µg
12.75%
Phosphorus:126.78mg
12.68%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.82%
Fiber:2.28g
9.12%
Copper:0.17mg
8.68%
Calcium:85.45mg
8.55%
Potassium:284.35mg
8.12%
Magnesium:30.66mg
7.66%
Vitamin A:365.62IU
7.31%
Zinc:0.89mg
5.91%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.7%
Vitamin C:1.3mg
1.58%