Tuscan Pork Medallions Recipe

By dette

Pork tenderloin gets delightful Italian flavor from prosciutto, tomatoes and garden herbs. The beautifully browned slices are quick enough for weeknights yet will impress your guest. —Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 3/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 cup chopped plum tomatoes
• 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 2
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pork in butter until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, saute prosciutto in the drippings until browned. Add garlic and sage; cook 1 minute longer. Add vinegar, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add tomatoes and pork; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with basil and cheese. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutritional Facts
5 ounces cooked pork with 1/2 cup sauce equals 514 calories, 36 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 205 mg cholesterol, 718 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 40 g protein.
Originally published as Tuscan Pork Medallions in Taste of Home June/July 2010, p49

Light-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.