Pork Medallions with Cinnamon Couscous

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Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nickolson

Serves 4 people

Categories: pork- main dish meat

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp. coarse salt
  • 1 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 2 tsp. chile powder
  • 1 lb. pork tenderloin, well-trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. butter
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • Mango or peach chutney for garnish

Directions

  1. Combine salt, pepper, cumin and chile powder; rub mixture over all surfaces of medallions.
  2. Heat broiler. Broil 6 to 8 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 145 degrees, turn once.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water, cinnamon, and butter to boil; stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Serve medallions with couscous and chutney.

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