Pork Medallions with Mushrooms and Onions

Pork Medallions with Mushrooms and Onions

6 servings
This Pork Medallions with Onions and Mushrooms recipe is packed full of flavor from the savory pork tenderloins, to the carmelized onions and the umami flavor of the mushrooms cooked in an amazingly rich sauce. This one pan recipe takes less than 30-minutes to make! 

Ingredients

  • pork tenderloin

    approx 1 ½ lbs in size

    1 large
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • pepper
    1 tsp
  • paprika
    1 tsp
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
  • onion powder
    1 tsp
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • yellow onion

    halved and thinly sliced

    1 large
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • cremini mushrooms

    cut into quarters

    5 oz
  • garlic

    minced

    2 cloves
  • red pepper flakes)

    (optional

    ⅛ tsp
  • dijon mustard
    1 tsp
  • soy sauce)

    (or tamari or coconut aminos

    2 tsp
  • beef stock
    1 ½ c
  • arrowroot powder)

    (or cornstarch

    2 tsp
  • cold water
    2 tbsp
  • chopped parsley for garnish
    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Trim any excess fat from the pork tenderloin along with the silverskin. Cut the pork tenderloin into medallions 1 inch in thickness.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl stir together the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Generously season each of the pork medallions on both sides with the spice mixture.

  3. 3

    Add the olive oil and 1 tbsp butter to a large skillet on medium high heat. Once hot add in the pork medallions ensuring that you do not crowd the pan (you may need to work in two batches) and sear the pork for 3 minutes per side until browned. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes and then set the pork medallions on a plate.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter to the skillet and add in the onion, sprinkle with salt and cook for 4-5 minutes until the onion begins to soften and then add in the mushrooms and garlic and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in the pepper flakes, dijon, soy sauce and beef stock and bring to a gentle simmer for 8-10 minutes on medium heat until the sauce begins to reduce and thicken

  6. 6

    In a small bowl whisk together the arrowroot powder and water until completely smooth.

  7. 7

    Whisk the arrowroot powder slurry into the sauce and then return the pork medallions to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the medallions, garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Pork Medallions with Mushrooms and Onions

Pork Medallions with Mushrooms and Onions

5.0(36)30 min6 servings412 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a truly satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes? These Pork Medallions with Mushrooms and Onions deliver incredible depth of flavor, transforming humble ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish right in your own kitchen. You'll love how quickly this hearty, savory meal comes together for any weeknight.

This one-pan wonder shines by building layers of flavor, from the perfectly seasoned pork tenderloin to the sweet, tender caramelized onions and umami-rich mushrooms. The rich, savory sauce ties everything together, creating a comforting yet elegant dish that feels much more complex than its speedy preparation time suggests. It's a testament to simple techniques yielding spectacular results.

You can expect beautifully browned pork medallions that are tender and juicy, nestled among sweet, golden caramelized onions and earthy cremini mushrooms. Everything is enveloped in an amazingly rich sauce, thickened to perfection, with a subtle kick from red pepper flakes if you choose to include them. This naturally dairy-free dish offers a wonderfully balanced profile of savory, sweet, and umami notes that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Feel free to adjust the heat level by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes. For those avoiding soy, tamari or coconut aminos are excellent 1:1 substitutes for the soy sauce, maintaining that essential depth of flavor. While cremini mushrooms are fantastic, you could experiment with sliced shiitake or even a mix of your favorite wild mushrooms for a different earthy dimension.

This dish is perfect for a quick yet impressive weeknight dinner, or as a comforting meal on a cooler evening. Serve it simply, perhaps with a side of rice or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that amazing sauce, finished with a fresh sprinkle of chopped parsley for a pop of color and herbaceousness.

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