Pork Medallions with Apples and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Pork Tenderloin is a favorite of ours-this is an excellent fall dinner when apples are crisp and juicy. They really play off the sweetness of the pork and the creamy cheese. Ingredients:
2 pork tenderloin (around 2 to 2&1/2 pounds total) |
3 tablespoons butter, divided |
4 ounces canadian oka cheese or 4 ounces brie cheese, cut into 12 slices |
1 shallot, finely chopped |
2 tart apples, cored and cut into 18 slices |
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup apple cider |
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning |
1/3 cup whipping cream |
Directions:
1. Cut tenderloins into 12 equal pieces and pound between plastic or waxed paper until 1/4 inch thick.
2. Melt 1&1/2 T.
3. butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
4. Cook pork for 2 minutes per side.
5. Remove from pan.
6. Reserve juices.
7. Top each piece of pork with a slice of cheese and place in a warm oven to JUST melt the cheese.
8. Melt the remaining butter and add the apple slices and sugar to the pan.
9. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
10. Remove from pan.
11. Add cider, poultry seasoning and any juices from the pork to the skillet.
12. Cook and stir over high heat until the liquid is reduced to half.
13. Pour in cream.
14. Stir to thicken slightly.
15. Add salt and pepper to taste.
16. Place apples on a serving plate-top with cheese covered pork and pour the cream mixture on top.
17. Serve.
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