Greek Pork Tenderloin Medallions

The herbed gravy is so good you may find yourself doubling it. Goes well with a rice pilaf or a Greek salad pita bread.

Yield:
Serves 4 as a main course
Category:
Pork
Cuisine:
Greek

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • t tsp fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 lb pork tenderloin
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons blending flour or cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cream, light or heavy (optional extra)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Combine broth, peel, lemon juice, oregano, rosemary, capers, cornstarch, and garlic. Set aside. Cut pork tenderloin into 1/4 inch slices. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork 1 minute per side (yes, just 1 minute) or until lightly browned. Cook half at a time if you have a lot of medallions. Transfer to a platter.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Stir chicken broth mixture thoroughly; add to skillet. Add the parsley and basil. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Return pork and accumulated juices to skillet. Cook for 2 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads between 140 and 145 degrees F. Spoon sauce over pork to serve. Goes well with roasted asparagus and tomato slices.

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