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Pork Medallions

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by Vered DeLeeuwUpdated Apr 2, 2025
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4.89 from 9 votes

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Wonderfully tender and so very flavorful, these pork medallions are ready in less than 30 minutes. I often double the recipe because the leftovers are great, too, and they keep well in the fridge for several days.

Pork medallions are served on a white plate with a serving fork.

I've always been drawn to simple, easy recipes. Just a few ingredients and up to 30 minutes are ideal, and this recipe fits the bill. Made with well-seasoned slices of pork tenderloin, these pork medallions are flavorful and truly easy to make. Everyone around here enjoys them!

Ingredients and Variations

The ingredients needed for pan-searing pork medallions.

See the recipe card for exact measurements. Here are my comments on some of the ingredients.

  • Pork tenderloin: Most weigh between 1 and 1.25 pounds. Since they're often sold in packages of two, I frequently double the recipe.
  • To season: Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Sometimes, I add ½ teaspoon of onion powder.
  • For frying: You can use different fats to cook the medallions. I'm partial to ghee, but other tasty options include olive oil, bacon fat, and avocado oil, which is less flavorful but has a high smoking point.

Instructions

The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are included in the recipe card. Here's a quick overview.

You start by slicing the pork tenderloin into 12 slices, each about 1 inch thick. Press on the slices with your hands to gently flatten them.

Slicing the pork tenderloin.

Mix the spices in a small bowl and sprinkle them all over the pork slices on both sides.

Seasoning the medallions.

Cook the medallions in ghee until just done, for about 3 minutes per side over medium-high heat. If the pan seems to be getting too hot, reduce the heat to medium. Serve immediately.

The medallions are ready in the skillet.

Recipe Tips

  1. It's important to let the medallions rest for a few minutes before serving them. Much like pork chops and ribeye steaks, if you cut into them too soon, juices will escape, and the meat will be dry. Allowing them to rest enables the juices to settle and redistribute, ensuring juicy meat.
  2. Avoid overcooking: This recipe is made with pork tenderloin. Much like beef tenderloin, it's a lean and tender cut. Its flavor is mild, so I like to season it well with plenty of spices. Because it's so lean, you want to make sure not to overcook it, or it will turn out quite dry.
  3. No need to cook pork well done: The current recommended internal temperature for whole cuts of pork is 145ºF with the addition of a three-minute rest time. This means that whole cuts of pork (but not ground pork) can be slightly pink, and that's okay.
  4. Adjust the recipe to your stove: Pan-seared over medium-high heat, the medallions should be done after about 3 minutes per side. But if you're using an electric stove, your pan might be hotter than if you've used a gas stove, so you might want to reduce the heat to medium if the pan seems to be getting very hot.
  5. Storage: One of the best things about this recipe is that the leftovers taste great as long as you reheat them very gently. You can keep them in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Reheat them covered in the microwave, and make sure not to overheat them. You can also freeze the cooled leftovers in freezer bags for up to three months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge before reheating them.

Serving Suggestions

This is such a quick and easy recipe, so I don't want to complicate things with a laborious side dish. I often serve these medallions with a simple side salad that I can make ahead of time, like one of the following:

  • Tomato salad
  • Broccoli salad
  • Arugula salad
  • Asparagus salad
  • Creamy cucumber salad
  • Cucumber vinegar salad
  • Homemade coleslaw

Recipe Card

Pork medallions are served on a white plate.
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Pan-Seared Pork Medallions

Wonderfully tender and so very flavorful, these pork medallions are ready in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Rest time5 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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Ingredients

  • 1.25 pounds pork tenderloin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ghee - for frying

Instructions

  • Set the oven on the “keep warm” setting (170°F).
    An oven set to 170°F.
  • Cut the pork tenderloin crosswise into twelve 1-inch-thick medallions. Press on the medallions with your hands to slightly flatten them.
    Slicing the pork tenderloin.
  • Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin in a small bowl. Sprinkle the medallions on both sides with the mixture. Gently press with your hands to help the spices adhere.
    Seasoning the medallions.
  • Heat the ghee in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the pork slices to the skillet in a single layer. Gently press on their tops with a spatula to ensure full contact with the pan.
    The medallions were added to the skillet.
  • Cook the medallions just until done, about 3 minutes per side. Keep them warm in the preheated oven while you cook six more slices.
    The medallions are ready in the skillet.
  • Let the medallions stand for 5 minutes before serving.
    The medallions are served.

Notes

  • If the pan seems to be getting too hot (this sometimes happens when using an electric stove rather than a gas stove), reduce the heat to medium.
  • The current recommended internal temperature for whole cuts of pork is 145ºF with the addition of a three-minute rest time.
  • It's important to let the medallions rest for a few minutes before serving them. If you cut into them too soon, juices will escape and the meat will be dry. Allowing them to rest enables the juices to settle and redistribute, ensuring juicy meat.
  • You can keep them in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Reheat them covered in the microwave, and make sure not to overheat them.
  • You can also freeze the cooled leftovers in freezer bags for up to three months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge before reheating them.

Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 4 slices | Calories: 277 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 39 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 473 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g

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  1. NFT says

    March 23, 2025 at 1:27 am

    4 stars
    thank you

    Reply
  2. Ian says

    December 31, 2024 at 8:13 pm

    5 stars
    Family loved it only thing I added was a little msg and even my pickiest eater asked for seconds.

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      January 01, 2025 at 10:13 am

      Wonderful, Ian! I'm so glad this was a success.

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