Pan-Seared Pork Medallions with Michigan Cherry Glaze

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Tender pork medallions pan-seared and finished with a sweet and tangy cherry glaze inspired by Michigan’s regional cherry harvest. 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 1 lb pork tenderloin medallions evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
  2. 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 minutes on each side until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove pork from skillet and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp dried rosemary. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup Michigan dried cherries, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1/2 cup water to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the cherries plump and the sauce thickens.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and swirl in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until the glaze is glossy.
  6. Step 6: Return pork medallions to the skillet and coat them in the cherry glaze for 1 minute.
  7. Step 7: Serve pork medallions drizzled with the cherry glaze alongside your choice of sides.

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