Ingredients

  • 4 (6-ounce) boneless center-cut pork medallions
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large red or white onion, cut in wedges
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus up to 2 tablespoons (optional)
  • 1 cooking apple, like Rome, Gravenstein, or Golden Delicious, peeled, halved, cored, and cut in wedges
  • 2 tablespoons torn fresh sage leaves
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

Method

  • 1.
  • Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Dry the pork medallions well and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering.
  • Lay the pork in the pan and cook until browned on the first side, about 4 minutes.
  • Turn and cook until the second side browns, about 3 minutes more.
  • Transfer the pork to a plate, and cover loosely with foil.
  • 2.
  • Add the onions to the skillet, stir and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover, and reduce heat to medium and cook until soft, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the cider vinegar and stir, scraping up the browned bits that cling to the skillet.
  • Add the onions to the pork.
  • 3.
  • Add the 1 tablespoon butter to skillet, raise heat to medium-high.
  • Add the apples and sage; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the broth and mustard, and simmer until the apples soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Return the onions and any accumulated juices from the pork to the skillet.
  • Simmer to thicken slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • (If desired swirl in up to 2 tablespoons of butter to thicken the sauce).
  • Nestle the pork in the onions and heat until just warmed through.
  • Divide the pork among 4 plates and top with the apples and onions.
  • Serve.
  • Calories: 445
  • Total Fat: 29 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 11 grams
  • Total Carbohydrates: 13 grams
  • Protein: 33 grams
  • Sodium: 804 milligrams
  • Cholesterol: 104 milligrams
  • Fiber: 1 gram