Pork medallions with pesto cream sauce
Pork medallions with pesto cream sauce recipe in the pork category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pound, boneless center cut single pork loin, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons, 1/2 stick, butter, divided
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
Recipe method:
- Lay each pork loin slice between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a kitchen mallet or rolling pin to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish.
- Season the pork medallions with the salt and pepper, then place in the flour and coat evenly on both sides.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork and cook in batches for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden, adding more butter as needed.
- Remove the pork to a covered platter to keep warm.
- Add the cream and pesto to the skillet. Mix well.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
- Pour over the pork medallions and serve.
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