Pan-Fried Pork Medallions with Apple-Cinnamon Pan Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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Juicy pork medallions pan-fried and complemented by a sweet and aromatic apple-cinnamon sauce perfect for fall-inspired meals. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch medallions pork tenderloin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium, peeled and diced apple
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp leaves fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 1 lb pork tenderloin medallions with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork medallions and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove pork and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet. Add 1 medium diced peeled apple and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
Step 4: Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, then deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Return pork medallions to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and sprinkle 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Warm through for 1 minute before serving.