Description
Pan Fried Pork Tenderloin is tender medallions of pork seasoned and pan fried in a skillet to juicy perfection. The balsamic gravy is a sweet and savory sauce that can be spooned over the pork and serve with mashed potatoes. This is an easy, 30 minute, weeknight meal you can count on to always come out deliciously.
Ingredients
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Balsamic gravy
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar or substitute
- 3 teaspoons of cornstarch, flour or Arrowroot for thickening
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin, sliced into 12 medallions
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Umami or steak seasoning
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme, finely minced leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Combine dried seasonings, salt, pepper.
- Press onto top and bottom of pork slices.
- Add oil to large cast iron or other skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add pork medallions to skillet and let them sear for at least 3 minutes before moving the meat.*
- Turn the pork and continue to cook for another 4 minutes or until an internal meat thermometer registers 145°f.
- Remove pork to a platter. Stir together the balsamic gravy ingredients. Taste and add more vinegar or sugar as preferred.
- Add butter to skillet and melt over low-medium heat, stirring the bottom of pan to release browned bits leftover. Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute.
- Pour in the gravy mixture, stir and bring to a low boil, continuing to cook on low as the gravy thickens. *
- Add the pork back to the skillet, flip the pork to the coat with the gravy. Heat for a minute.
Notes
*If all your pork slices don't easily fit in the pan without overlapping, then cook the meat in two batches.
*Taste the balsamic sauce before adding to the skillet. Adjust ingredients as preferred.
*Add an additional 1/4-1/2 cup broth to thin out the gravy if needed. Or a teaspoon more cornstarch if you like it thicker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 3.6g
- Sodium: 299mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 5.9g
- Protein: 33.3g
- Cholesterol: 103mg