Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • .13 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • .13 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/4 c. red currant jelly
  • .67 c. chicken broth

Method

  • Trim any fat and sinew from pork tenderloins.
  • Cut each tenderloin crosswise into 4 pieces.
  • Between 2 sheets of waxed paper, place half of pork pieces cut side up.
  • With meat mallet or rolling pin, pound each piece of pork into a 1/2-inch-thick medallion.
  • Repeat with remaining pork.
  • In medium bowl, mix salt, thyme, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • Add pork medallions to spice mixture; toss to coat.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot.
  • Add pork medallions; cook 5 minutes per side or until they just lose their pink color throughout.
  • Remove pork to warm platter.
  • Stir currant jelly into drippings in skillet until melted; stir in chicken broth and heat to boiling.
  • Spoon sauce over pork.