Pan-Grilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions

By Addie

This recipe can be easily doubled tripled for 4 to 6 people. You could also grill this over coals or cook in the broiler. Serve with creamy baby lima beans and rice, or a vegetable and tossed salad.

Ingredients

• JERK RUB:
• 1 pound pork tenderloin
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• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, packed, optional
• 1 dash cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 dash ground cayenne or other ground hot chile
• 1 large or 2 small cloves garlic, crushed and finely minced

Preparation

Step 1

Cut 1 pound pork tenderloin into about 8 medallions, about 1 inch in thickness. With heel of hand, gently flatten each medallion slightly.

Combine rub ingredients; sprinkle over both sides of medallions and rub in.

Grill medallions over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side to sear. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 12 minutes longer, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about 155°.