Description
Jamie Oliver’s pork medallions deliver Italian-inspired elegance with succulent medallions seared to golden perfection. Mediterranean herbs and garlic create a delightful harmony that makes you crave each tender, flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 600 grams (21.16 ounces) pork medallions
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 banana shallots, thinly sliced
- 250 grams (8.82 ounces) chestnut mushrooms, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 4 sprigs thyme
Liquids, Fats, and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 100 milliliters (3.38 fluid ounces) Madeira or sherry
- 400 milliliters (13.53 fluid ounces) chicken stock
- ½ tablespoon wholegrain mustard
- 100 milliliters (3.38 fluid ounces) double cream
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a spacious non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork medallions for 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior. Transfer the medallions to a separate plate, reserving them for later.
- In the identical skillet, melt the butter until it becomes frothy. Introduce sliced shallots and mushrooms, allowing them to caramelize and soften for approximately 10 minutes over medium temperature. Incorporate minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 more minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Deglaze the pan with Madeira or sherry, letting the liquid reduce and intensify for 2 minutes. Gradually stream in chicken stock while continuously whisking to prevent any lumpy formations. Introduce fresh thyme and Dijon mustard. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper according to personal preference.
- Gently reintroduce the seared pork medallions into the developing sauce. Reduce heat and allow the meat to simmer for 5-7 minutes, ensuring the pork reaches a perfect internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for optimal tenderness.
- Finish the sauce by swirling in heavy cream, creating a luxurious and velvety texture. Allow the sauce to gently simmer and thicken for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the pork medallions, generously napping them with the rich mushroom cream sauce. Accompany with creamy mashed potatoes and wilted seasonal greens for a complete and elegant dining experience.
Notes
- Whip up a gourmet meal faster than ordering takeout.
- Restaurant-quality dinner comes together with surprising ease.
- Medallions cook quickly, keeping weeknight dinner stress minimal.
- Madeira wine transforms ordinary sauce into extraordinary experience.
- Create restaurant-worthy dish without culinary training.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg