Pan-Seared North Ridgeville Pork Medallions with Apple Maple Glaze

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Tender pork medallions pan-seared and finished with a sweet and tangy apple maple glaze inspired by Ohio’s apple heritage. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, apple cider, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb pork tenderloin medallions and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the pork medallions to the skillet in a single layer and sear for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove pork and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Pour in 1/2 cup apple cider and 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, stirring to combine and scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Step 4: Simmer the glaze for 4-5 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, then stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves.
  5. Step 5: Return the pork medallions to the skillet and spoon the apple maple glaze over them. Cook together for 1 more minute to warm through and infuse flavors before serving.

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