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Regan Jones

Pork medallions are one of those hidden secrets of the food world—they look special on a plate but are simple to make. Just slice the pork tenderloin, sear the medallions in a skillet and top with a flavorful juice. They cook in no time, and the pork pairs well with the fruitiness of the juice as a sauce. This recipe uses a combination of polyphenol-rich pomegranate juice and dried berries, but you could easily change it up with another juice, such as apple, and another dried fruit, such as dried tart cherries. Use whatever you have on hand!

Pork Medallions with Pomegranate-Berry Sauce 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 cup pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon Dijon or coarse-grained mustard 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 cup dried mixed berries 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 (1 1/4-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick medallions Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil Garnish: chopped parsley or additional chives

Serving size: 376 calories 8g total fat, 19g total carbohydrate, 33g protein, 321 mg sodium

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine pomegranate juice, mustard, brown sugar, soy sauce, berries and chives in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on high for 1 minute and let stand while pork cooks.

2. Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat; season pork on both sides with salt and pepper. Add oil to pan; add pork and cook until deeply golden, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer to a platter, cover and keep warm.

3. Pour berry mixture into skillet, stirring to release brown bits from bottom of pan. Simmer until liquid has reduced by about half (or about 2 to 3 minutes).

Spoon sauce over pork and serve immediately.

Regan Jones has been blazing trails as a female entrepreneur for more than a decade. An award-winning registered dietitian with 20 years of experience in the food media and marketing world, she has amassed a brand portfolio of websites, podcast and influencer networks that reach millions. Her latest passion project, a podcast called This Unmillennial Life, offers a roadmap through midlife for women who’ve fallen into a generational gap.

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