Hearty, Balanced, and Fall-Ready: One-Skillet Apple and Sage Pork Medallions

Hearty, Balanced, and Fall-Ready: One-Skillet Apple and Sage Pork Medallions

The weather is growing colder, and with the holidays around the corner, warm and comforting meals are the perfect way to welcome the new season.

This delightful recipe brings a taste of fall to your dinner table with the timeless combination of succulent pork and sweet apples. This one-skillet meal features tender pork tenderloin medallions, creating a healthy and satisfying dinner option that's quick and easy to prepare.

Best of all, this dish packs a nutritious punch. Rich in essential nutrients and fibre, apples support digestive health, making them an excellent addition to a balanced meal. Plus, the natural sweetness of apples reduces the need for added sugars in this recipe, making it a smart choice for those watching their sugar intake.

Whether you're hosting a family dinner or craving a comforting weeknight meal, this

dish will surely hit the spot. To really play on this hearty mix, serve the flavourful pork and apples over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice, accompanied by crisp and

vibrant green beans. This classic duo will have you reaching for seconds!

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ONE-SKILLET APPLE AND SAGE PORK MEDALLIONS

SERVES: 4 • PREP TIME: 15 MIN • COOKING TIME: 25 MIN

Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) pork tenderloin, approx. 1 tenderloin

• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) flour

• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground sage

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ½ tsp (2 mL) ground thyme

• 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• 4 cups (1 L) thinly sliced Ontario apples*

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) sodium-reduced chicken broth

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice pork tenderloin into 4 equal-sized pieces. Season pork medallions with 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper.

2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, remaining salt and pepper, sage, garlic and thyme together in a small bowl. Rub the flour mixture over the pork tenderloin pieces.

3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown tenderloin medallions on all sides, around 4 minutes. Set tenderloin medallions aside on a plate.

4. In the same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in onions and apples and cook for 5 minutes or until the apples are tender. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and the remaining flour mixture.

5. Add the broth/flour slurry to the pan and cook for 30 seconds or until sauce is thickened. Add tenderloin medallions back into the pan and cook in the oven for 15 minutes.

6. Serve with your favourite sides.