Recipe: Pork Medallions with Cherry Sauce

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CHERRY SAUCE

1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, sliced into 1/2-inch thick medallions
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste, divided use
1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided use
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup dried tart cherries

Season the pork medallions with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the meat until there is just a slight blush in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a plate and tent with foil.

Add the remaining teaspoon of oil and the shallots to the pan and saute until they begin to soften, about 1 minute.

Add the chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the cherries, and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour the sauce over the pork medallions and serve.

Makes 4 servings
Source: the Michigan Cherry Marketing Institute