Cuban Style Pork Medallions Recipe

Name: Cuban Style Pork Medallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds pork tenderloin; olive oil for drizzling; 2 juice limes plus zest; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 dash cloves; 1 handful fresh cilantro; 1/2 red onion - sliced; 4 cloves garlic - slices; 1 juice lime plus the zest; olive oil for drizzling

Servings: persons

4 pounds pork tenderloin
olive oil for drizzling
2 juice limes plus zest
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 dash cloves
1 handful fresh cilantro
1/2 red onion - sliced
4 cloves garlic - slices
1 juice lime plus the zest
olive oil for drizzling

1
Slice the pork thin and place in a large bowl. Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade and toss over the pork. Gently rub the marinade into the pork and let stand in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2
Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Place the pork in the heated frying pan and let saute until a beautiful golden on each side, turning only once.
3
When the pork is done, drizzle a little olive oil again in the pan and add the cilantro, lime zest, garlic and sliced onion. Saute this until the onion is slightly charred and then top over the pork. Squeeze the juice of the zested lime over the pork and serve.

1157

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds pork tenderloin, olive oil for drizzling, 2 juice limes plus zest, 1 tablespoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Cuban Style 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.

Cuban Style Pork Medallions

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