Pan-Seared Pork Medallions with Apple-Onion Reduction

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Tender pork medallions pan-seared and finished with a sweet and savory apple and caramelized onion reduction, capturing flavors from the heartland. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, olive oil, yellow onion 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 8 pork medallions from 1 lb pork tenderloin with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork medallions and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove medallions and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 medium peeled and diced apple and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy. Return pork medallions to the pan, spoon sauce over them, and serve immediately.

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