Pork Medallions with Red Currant Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Pork Medallions with Red Currant Sauce
45 min.
4
206kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal option that will impress your family and friends, look no further than these delectable Pork Medallions with Red Currant Sauce. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is perfect for both lunch and dinner, offering a delightful balance of flavors that are sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

With tender pork tenderloin cut into juicy medallions, this dish combines a succulent texture with a savory herb rub featuring sage and thyme that elevates the natural flavors of the meat. The highlight of this recipe is undoubtedly the vibrant red currant sauce, which adds a sweet yet slightly tangy dimension that beautifully complements the pork. The quick cooking time ensures you can whip up this meal in just 45 minutes, making it an excellent option for busy weekday dinners or special occasions alike.

Not only does this dish offer a variety of flavors and textures, but it also aligns with healthier eating habits, boasting only 206 calories per serving. Each bite is packed with protein, making it a satisfying dish that won't weigh you down. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to indulge in a meal that melds culinary elegance with wholesome goodness.

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon rubbed sage dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme dried
  • tablespoons chives fresh chopped
  • pound pork tenderloins trimmed
  • 0.3 cup currant jelly red
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon paprika smoked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • plastic wrap
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Cut pork crosswise into 8 (1-inch-thick) pieces.
  3. Place each piece between 2 pieces of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Rub pork with spice mixture.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  5. Add pork to pan, and cook for 3 minutes on each side.
  6. Remove pork from pan; keep warm.
  7. Add jelly to pan; cook 30 seconds, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
  8. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar.
  9. Serve sauce with pork; sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories206kcal
Protein48.38%
Fat11.45%
Carbs40.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.75
Glycemic Load
10.63
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
15.603478400604%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:206.06kcal
10.3%
Fat:2.52g
3.88%
Saturated Fat:0.8g
5.02%
Carbohydrates:19.88g
6.63%
Net Carbohydrates:19.43g
7.06%
Sugar:13.83g
15.37%
Cholesterol:73.71mg
24.57%
Sodium:360.63mg
15.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.95g
47.89%
Vitamin B1:1.14mg
75.91%
Selenium:35.54µg
50.77%
Vitamin B6:0.89mg
44.63%
Vitamin B3:7.62mg
38.1%
Phosphorus:287.99mg
28.8%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.31%
Zinc:2.19mg
14.59%
Potassium:491.75mg
14.05%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.74%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.64%
Magnesium:33.58mg
8.4%
Iron:1.49mg
8.27%
Copper:0.14mg
6.84%
Vitamin K:5.65µg
5.38%
Vitamin C:3.43mg
4.16%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.13%
Vitamin A:132.32IU
2.65%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.22%
Fiber:0.46g
1.83%
Calcium:16.71mg
1.67%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Folate:5.12µg
1.28%
Source:My Recipes