Spiced Apple-Cinnamon Pork Medallions

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Tender pork slices with natural apple sweetness and warming spices, perfect for a sugar-free reintroduction meal after Whole30 resets. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, apple, cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 285 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 American cuisine 285 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 8 oz pork tenderloin medallions dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add pork medallions to the skillet in a single layer. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  4. Step 4: Add 1 medium diced apple to the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but still hold shape.

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