Pork Medallions with Mustard-Caper Sauce

Pork tenderloin medallions, sauteed in butter and served with a caper mustard cream sauce.

By
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise founded Simply Recipes in 2003 and led the site until 2019. She has an MA in Food Research from Stanford University.
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Updated December 20, 2024
Elise Bauer
Pork Medallions with Mustard Caper Sauce
Elise Bauer

My father clipped this recipe from Bon Appetit several years ago and finally got around to making it this evening. It was excellent, and very easy to prepare.

The mustard, capers, shallots, broth, and cream make a wonderful sauce for the pork medallions. We recommend serving it with a creamy polenta.

Pork Medallions with Mustard-Caper Sauce

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 3 to 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, any outer connective tissue removed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1/2 cup sliced shallots

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1/4 cup whipping cream

  • 3 tablespoons rinsed and drained capers

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Method

  1. Flatten tenderloin rounds to an even thickness:

    If the tenderloin rounds are not an even thickness, use a rolling pin or mallet to flatten them to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  2. Brown tenderloin medallions:

    Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tenderloin medallions to the pan and sauté them until browned and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the medallions from the pan to a plate while you make the sauce.

  3. Make sauce:

    Add the shallots to the pan and cook for a minute, stirring. Add the cream and chicken broth. Increase heat to a boil and boil until the sauce has thickened a bit, about 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

    Stir in the mustard and capers.

  4. Return pork to pan:

    Return the pork to the pan and simmer until the pork has reheated.

    Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
281 Calories
16g Fat
9g Carbs
26g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 3 to 4
Amount per serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 493mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 4mg 18%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 623mg 13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.