Maple Pecan Pork Medallions |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A light, but hearty way to liven up pork chops. The brandy is optional (I have actually made this many times without the brandy and get a wild hair last night and tossed some in, what a difference). So I am updating the recipe with the addition of brandy, and a bit more maple syrup. I use a little bit extra so there is enough sauce to slightly drizzle baked winter squash that I typically serve with this. Ingredients:
1 lb boneless center cut pork chop (4 4oz chops) |
2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
2 tablespoons flour |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
4 tablespoons maple syrup |
4 tablespoons pecans, toasted lightly in a pan and chopped |
1/4 cup brandy (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat the oven to about 300 degrees or so (I usually serve this with baked squash, so the oven is already heated to 375. A little warmer or cooler is fine). 2. Flatten chops with a mallet until 1/4 thick. 3. Spread the mustard on the pork. 4. Combine the flour & ginger, dredge the chops in this mixture. 5. Pan fry chops in oil about 3 minutes per side until outside is lightly brown and chops are medium. Remove chops from pan and transfer to oven to keep warm on a cookie sheet or some foil. 6. Add Syrup & nuts to pan, bring to simmer. Pour in the brandy. Simmer covered about 4 minutes. 7. Serve chops with pan sauce drizzled over. |
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