Sautéed Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Apple and Sage

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Tender pork medallions sautéed with fresh apples and sage leaves, creating a savory and slightly sweet Whole30-friendly entrée. This American-inspired pork recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs fresh sage leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb pork tenderloin sliced into 1-inch medallions and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork medallions and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, about 145°F internal temperature. Remove pork and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 medium thinly sliced Granny Smith apple. Sauté for 3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and apples begin to soften.
  4. Step 4: Add 10 fresh sage leaves and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to the skillet, stirring to deglaze and coat the apples and sage in the flavorful pan juices.
  5. Step 5: Return pork medallions to the skillet and cook together for 2 minutes, spooning the apple and sage mixture over the pork to meld flavors.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately, garnished with additional sage leaves if desired, for a balanced Whole30 pork dish.

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