Irresistible Balsamic Pork Loin Medallions

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1(2 pound)boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of fat

  • 4clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1tablespoonsalt

  • 1tablespoonDijon mustard

  • 1tablespoonwhite sugar

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • ¼cupbalsamic vinegar

  • ¼cupolive oil

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. Cut pork loin into even, 1/2-inch medallions.

  3. Sear pork medallions in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Place medallions onto the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Mix garlic, salt, Dijon mustard, sugar, and pepper together in a bowl. Whisk in balsamic vinegar and olive oil slowly. Drizzle mixture over each medallion.

  5. Bake medallions in the preheated oven until slightly pink in the centers, about 20 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

You can substitute regular yellow mustard for Dijon, if desired.

Baking time varies due to the searing process. You may need less or more time depending on how long you want to sear the pork.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories288
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
4g
22%
Cholesterol
73mg
24%
Sodium
1281mg
56%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
26g
52%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
25mg
2%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
402mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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