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Pork Chop Recipes: Juicy Tender Pork Medallions

Whenever I cook pork, I want it to be juicy, flavorful, and simple enough that I can pull it off on a weeknight. This recipe for tender pork medallions checks all those boxes. It’s one of my go-to pork chop recipes when I want dinner on the table fast but still crave something that feels special. I’ve always loved pork because it can be dressed up or kept down-to-earth. In this recipe, I slice pork tenderloin into thick medallions and pan-sear them until golden. The meat cooks quickly and stays tender, which makes it one of my favorite pork medallion recipes to keep in rotation. When you need reliable recipes for pork chops or pork tenderloin recipes, this one never disappoints. Some nights I serve it with mashed potatoes, other times with a crisp salad. Either way, it works as one of those pork recipes for dinner that doesn’t require fuss or fancy ingredients—just a good piece of pork and a few pantry staples. That’s why this remains one of my most trusted pork recipes when life is busy but I still want something that tastes like I’ve put in way more effort than I actually did.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: pork chop recipes, pork medallion recipes, Pork Recipes, pork recipes for dinner, pork tenderloin recipes, recipes for pork chops
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound), trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork tenderloin into 1-inch thick medallions.
  2. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the medallions for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  6. Stir in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  7. Reduce heat, whisk in heavy cream and Dijon mustard, and simmer until slightly thickened.
  8. Return pork medallions to the pan, spoon sauce over them, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.