Pan-Roasted Pork with English Mustard and Apple Reduction

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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This dish showcases tender pork medallions pan-roasted and served with a tangy apple and English mustard sauce, highlighting classic regional flavors from England. This English-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 English 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
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp English mustard
1 cup apple cider
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes apple

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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 until shimmering. Add the pork medallions and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove and set aside.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in 2 tbsp English mustard, 1 cup apple cider, and 1 tbsp honey, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits.
Step 4: Add 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves and 1 medium diced apple to the skillet. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly and the apple softens.
Step 5: Return pork medallions to the pan and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through and coat with sauce before serving.