Latin-Style Pork Medallions Recipe

Name: Latin-Style Pork Medallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 large red onion; 1 whole pork tenderloin; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper; 2 large navel oranges; 1 large lime; 2 clove garlic; 2 tsp. brown sugar; 1 tsp. cornstarch

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 large red onion
1 whole pork tenderloin
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
2 large navel oranges
1 large lime
2 clove garlic
2 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch

1
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until hot.
2
Add red onion and cook until tender and golden, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
While onion is cooking, cut tenderloin crosswise into 8 pieces.
4
Place half of pork pieces between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with meat mallet or rolling pin to 1/4-inch-thick medallions.
5
Repeat with remaining pork.
6
Sprinkle pork with salt, oregano, and pepper.
7
3. the pork medallions, and cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned on the outside and still slightly pink on the inside.
8
Transfer pork to plate; cover with foil to keep warm.
9
Repeat with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil and remaining pork medallions.
10
While pork is cooking, from 1 orange, squeeze 1/2 cup juice; cut remaining orange into 8 wedges.
11
From lime, squeeze 2 tablespoons juice.
12
In 2-cup glass measuring cup, mix orange juice, lime juice, garlic, brown sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water.
13
Return onion to skillet.
14
Stir in orange-juice mixture and heat to boiling over medium-high heat; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
15
Pour sauce over pork; serve with orange wedges.

186

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 large red onion, 1 whole pork tenderloin, 3/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Latin-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.

Latin-Style Pork Medallions

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