Pork Tenderloin Medallions With Wine Sauce
These pork tenderloin medallions cook quickly and finish in a smooth Pedro Ximénez wine sauce that feels rich without extra effort. Served over mashed potatoes, it’s a simple one-pan dinner that still feels elegant enough for guests.
Ingredients
Pork Tenderloin:
- 1 Pork Tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
Sauce:
- 1 Onion Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Garlic Sliced
- 30 ml Water
- 60 ml Pedro Ximenez Wine
- 250 ml Chicken Stock
Instructions
- Cut the pork tenderloin into medallions.
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the pork medallions, season with salt and pepper, and sear until browned on all sides. Transfer the pork to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan, add chopped onion, season with salt, and sauté until translucent. Add sliced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a beaker, add water, and blend until smooth.
- Return the paste to the pan, add Pedro Ximénez wine, and cook on low heat for 2 minutes to reduce. Stir in the chicken stock and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Return the pork medallions to the pan and simmer for 1–2 minutes, coating them in the sauce.
- To serve, spread mashed potatoes on a plate, top with the pork medallions, drizzle with the wine sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of chopped chives.
Notes
Get a Good Sear: I always let the medallions sit undisturbed in the pan for a couple of minutes to get that golden crust; it adds so much depth.
Blend the Sauce Base Well: I like to let the blender run until the onion and garlic paste is completely smooth; it gives the sauce a velvety texture that coats the pork perfectly.
Simmer Gently After Adding Wine: I keep the heat low and give it a couple of minutes so the wine reduces slowly and keeps its sweet richness.
Finish the Sauce Slowly: I let the sauce simmer just until it slightly thickens; too much and it can get heavy, but just right and it feels luxurious.
Nutrition
Calories: 1246kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 191g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 593mg | Sodium: 2402mg | Potassium: 3809mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 9mg
