Easy Pork Medallions with Maple-Balsamic Sauce Recipe

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories, while brown sugar is more affordable.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar has a similar tang, while apple cider vinegar is less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is a lower-calorie option, and seasoned water is budget-friendly.

Slice pork tenderloin into medallions.

Season pork with salt and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add pork medallions to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove pork from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pour in balsamic vinegar and maple syrup, stirring to combine.

Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer, reducing the sauce by half, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in mustard, fresh thyme, and red pepper flakes.

Return pork medallions to the skillet and coat with the sauce, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and swirl in butter until melted and sauce is glossy.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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