Pork Medallions with Mandarin Oranges & Cranberries
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories per Serving: 260.9
Prepare to indulge in a delightful medley of flavors with these succulent pork medallions, beautifully paired with the sweet and tangy essence of mandarin oranges and cranberries. This dish is perfect for a dinner party or a special family meal, and it can be easily adjusted to serve a larger or smaller crowd depending on your needs.
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 🧈
- 1/3 cup olive oil 🫒
- 24 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 6 sprigs fresh rosemary 🌿
- 6 teaspoons dried rosemary 🌿
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon 🧂
- 1 teaspoon ground clove 🌰
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 🍬
- 1 cup mandarin orange juice 🍊
- 1 cup Marsala wine 🍷
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries 🍇
- 1 1/2 cups cranberry sauce 🍓
- Rosemary sprigs for garnish 🌿
Instructions:
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Sear the Pork Medallions:
- Begin by heating a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add half of the unsalted butter and all of the olive oil to the pan, allowing it to melt and become hot.
- Season the pork medallions generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the medallions in the hot pan and sauté for about 10 to 12 minutes on each side, or until they are well browned and cooked through. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Once cooked, remove the medallions from the pan and keep them warm in an oven set to 200°F (93°C) to maintain their temperature.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In the same pan where the pork was cooked, add the remaining butter and let it melt.
- Stir in the minced garlic, fresh rosemary sprigs, dried rosemary, cinnamon, ground clove, and dark brown sugar. Pour in 1/3 cup of the mandarin orange juice, stirring to combine.
- Simmer the mixture for a few seconds, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Add the Marsala wine and bring the mixture to a boil. Continue boiling until the sauce reduces by about half and thickens to your desired consistency.
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Finish the Sauce:
- Lower the heat to medium and add the fresh cranberries to the sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cranberries begin to burst and release their juices.
- Stir in the mandarin orange segments, allowing them to heat through and infuse their flavor into the sauce.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
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Serve:
- Spoon the flavorful sauce over the warm pork medallions, ensuring each serving is generously coated.
- Garnish with sprigs of rosemary for a touch of elegance and added flavor.
Enjoy the blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in every bite of this exquisite dish. The combination of mandarin oranges and cranberries creates a sauce that is both vibrant and delicious, making it a standout centerpiece for any meal. 🌟
