Cinnamon Pineapple Pork Medallions Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Pineapple Pork Medallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 8 crosswise pieces; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained; ½ cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon peeled finely chopped fresh gingerroot; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh jalapeno pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 8 crosswise pieces
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
½ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon peeled finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1
Pound each pork tenderloin medallion to 1-inch thickness.
2
Sprinkle with salt.
3
Place large heavy skillet over medium heat and wait until it gets very hot.
4
Add the butter and cook each tenderloin until browned and done, about 3 minutes each side.
5
Remove to a platter and keep warm (If you do not have a large skillet, you may have to do this half at a time).
6
In the same skillet over medium heat, melt remaining butter.
7
Quickly cook red bell pepper until tender, but not mushy, about 3 minutes.
8
Reduce heat to low and add pineapple (with juice), white wine, ginger root, jalapeno, and cinnamon.
9
Gently simmer, stirring often, until reduced to about 1/4 cup of sauce; turn off heat.
10
Return pork tenderloins to the skillet, coating each piece with the sauce then serve on a warm platter, with any remaining sauce on top.
11
Sprinkle with cilantro.

349

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 8 crosswise pieces, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Pineapple 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.

Cinnamon Pineapple Pork Medallions

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