Sautéed Pork Medallions with Apple Cider Pan Sauce and Sage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

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Tender pork medallions pan-seared and finished with a bright apple cider and fresh sage pan sauce, inspired by regional autumn flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch medallions pork tenderloin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup apple cider
8 fresh sage leaves
1 small, finely chopped shallot
1 clove, minced garlic clove
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 1 lb pork tenderloin medallions with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork medallions in a single layer and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove pork and set aside, keeping warm.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet. When melted, add 1 small finely chopped shallot and 1 minced garlic clove, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup apple cider, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add 8 fresh sage leaves and simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice, then return pork medallions to the skillet, spooning sauce over them to rewarm for 1 minute.
Step 6: Plate the pork medallions and drizzle the apple cider sage sauce over the top before serving.