Pan-Seared Pork Medallions with Istrian Truffle Sauce

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Tender pork medallions pan-seared to perfection and topped with a luxurious Istrian truffle cream sauce that elevates this simple dish. This Mediterranean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers pork tenderloin, sliced into medallions, Istrian black truffle oil, heavy cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 1 pound pork tenderloin medallions and season both sides with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon 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: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1 minced shallot to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and stir, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons Istrian black truffle oil until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Return pork medallions to the skillet and spoon the truffle cream sauce over them. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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