Balsamic- Glazed Pork Tenderloin medallions
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Serves 4 peopleCategories: 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
- 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.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining Tbsp. of brown sugar, the raisins, orange juice, vinegar and capers, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 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.