Caribbean Pork Medallions Recipe

Name: Caribbean Pork Medallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large uncooked sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 small fresh apple, cored and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed; ½ cup apple juice; 1 teaspoon gingerroot, peeled and grated; ¼ teaspoon table salt; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 34 lb uncooked lean pork tenderloin, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 12 half-inch slices; 2 medium uncooked scallions, sliced; 1 medium uncooked scallion, chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

1 large uncooked sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small fresh apple, cored and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
½ cup apple juice
1 teaspoon gingerroot, peeled and grated
¼ teaspoon table salt
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
34 lb uncooked lean pork tenderloin, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 12 half-inch slices
2 medium uncooked scallions, sliced
1 medium uncooked scallion, chopped for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 400 F. Tear off four 12-inch squares of parchment paper or foil; fold each in half, lengthwise, and cut into a heart shape with the fold running vertically down the center.
2
Open each heart to lie flat.
3
In a medium bowl, mix sweet potato, apple and brown sugar; spoon onto center of one side of each heart.
4
In same bowl, mix apple juice, ginger, salt, allspice and cinnamon.
5
With heel of your hand, press pork slices to 1/4-inch thickness; add to spice mixture and toss to coat.
6
Place pork over sweet potatoes; sprinkle with sliced scallions.
7
Fold parchment over pork.
8
Starting at top of each heart, make a series of tight overlapping folds to seal packets.
9
Place on a baking sheet; bake until pork is no longer pink and sweet potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes.
10
Open packets carefully when testing for doneness, as steam will escape.
11
Serve, drizzled with any juices and garnished with chopped scallions.

9405

kcal

Calories

540

Fat

Carbs

1042

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large uncooked sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced, 1 small fresh apple, cored and thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed, ½ cup apple juice, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Pork Medallions falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caribbean Pork Medallions

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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