Balsamic- Glazed Pork Tenderloin medallions

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Serves 4 people

Categories: Pork-main dish

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/4 lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, divided use
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper or to taste
  • 1/4 cup dark raisins
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. capers
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Directions

  1. Cut the pork crosswise into 16 pieces about 1/2 inch thick. In a small bowl, combine the flour, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, the salt, cumin, cardamom (optional) and red pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over the pork pieces.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining Tbsp. of brown sugar, the raisins, orange juice, vinegar and capers, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork pieces; cook 2 minutes. Turn the pieces over and cook 1 minute more. Add the vinegar mixture; cook 1 minute or until the sauce thickens and the pork is done.

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