Pork tenderloin is low in fat, high in good quality of protein, and no carbs. These easy Pork Tenderloin Medallions is a great main dish to serve with almost everything you like. They wonderfully pair with fresh salads, this Zucchini and Tomato Casserole or Easy Roasted Asparagus for light and healthy dinner.
Pork medallions are tender pan-fried slices of pork tenderloin with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and garlic in a rich and creamy brown gravy. Pairs deliciously with potatoes, roasted vegetables, noodles, or seasoned rice .
What do you think about pork cutlets?
Pork cutlet was crispy and very tender. I used pork cutlets already pounded (like a cube steak ). Definitely good to prepare ahead of time and put in the fridge .
How to cook pork medallions in oven?
With a crispy exterior and a moist interior, these pork medallions are an easy entrée for winter or summer. Preheat oven to 450°. Rub mustard evenly over pork medallions. Combine panko, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Dredge pork in panko mixture. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
Place pork cutlets between two sheets of parchment paper; using a meat mallet or a small, heavy skillet, pound to 1/8 inch thick. Season both sides of pork with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Do you have to remove fat from pork cutlets?
Pork cutlets often have a strip of fat on one side that you must remove to keep the cut healthful. Often, you can pull the fat off the meat using just your fingertips. If it gives you resistance, though, you should slide a knife between the fat and the meat.
One 3-ounce pork cutlet cooked without oil has about 108 calories, 19 grams of protein and 3 grams of fat. There are also 56 milligrams of cholesterol and 42 milligrams of sodium in each 3-ounce pork cutlet. The sodium is naturally from the pork, and seasoning the meat with salt increases the content.