Pork Medallions with Balsamic Onion Gravy
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 279cal
Pork Medallions with Balsamic Onion Gravy are made with golden, juicy pork simmered in a rich, buttery balsamic onion sauce you’ll want to eat by the spoonful. It’s fast, fancy-ish, and guaranteed to make everyone at the table ask for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb) trimmed
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
Balsamic Onion Gravy
- 1 yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
- fresh chopped parsley and freshly cracked black pepper as desired
Instructions
- Slice pork tenderloin into ¾-1" slices and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork medallions for 2-3 minutes per side, just until golden. Remove to a plate to keep warm and cover with foil.
Balsamic Onion Gravy
- Add onion and butter to the empty skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until light golden and softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic, salt, and paprika and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in flour until no white remains.
- Whisk in the broth and balsamic, stirring until completely combined. Stir in the cream if using.
- Add the pork back into the skillet and cover with sauce. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer gently over medium-low heat.
- Cook until thickened and pork reaches an internal temperature of 145℉. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Notes
*Note: the saucy is a little tangy on its own, but we find it pairs perfectly with the pork. If you prefer your sauce with a milder flavor, start with 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients and Substitutions:
- Pork tenderloin medallions: you can use this recipe with boneless pork chops or chicken breasts as well, chicken breasts will just need much longer to cook.
- Add bacon: a couple pieces of bacon added in with the onion adds great flavor!
- Make it dairy free: you can omit the cream and it will still be just as delicious! If skipping the cream be sure to increase the broth so it's not too tangy.
- Make it gluten free: skip the flour and whisk 1 tablespoon of corn starch in with the broth before adding to the pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 279cal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 347IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg