Pan-Seared Pork Medallions with Red Wine Sauce

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Tender pork medallions pan-seared and finished with a rich red wine sauce infused with garlic and fresh thyme, showcasing flavors inspired by a particular region's rustic cuisine. This Mediterranean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin medallions, 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 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 8 pork tenderloin medallions (about 1 inch thick, 1 lb total) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the pork medallions and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 3 fresh thyme sprigs to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tsp all-purpose flour over the garlic and thyme in the pan, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to form a roux.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup dry red wine and 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return the pork medallions to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and cook together for 2 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

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