Pork Medallions With Lemon and Capers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin , cut into 1-inch-thick medallions
4 tbsp butter
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp capers, drained
1/4 cup lemon (optional)
1/4 cup chives or 1/4 cup green onion top, chopped

Directions:

Preparation:.
Press pepper onto both sides of pork pieces.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
Season pork with salt and pepper.
Cook until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
Transfer to plates and keep warm.
Add stock and lemon juice to skillet.
Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 7 minutes.
Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add capers and lemon segments if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over pork. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	322.2 Kcal (1349 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.63g	24%
Cholesterol	142.87mg	48%
Sodium	297.41mg	12%
Potassium	812.47mg	17%
Total Carbs	6.1g	2%
Sugars	2.13g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	4%
Protein	38.14g	76%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	30.2mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.34 Kcal (479 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.55g	24%
Cholesterol	50.7mg	48%
Sodium	105.55mg	12%
Potassium	288.33mg	17%
Total Carbs	2.16g	2%
Sugars	0.76g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	4%
Protein	13.53g	76%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.8mg	12%
Calcium	10.7mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.5

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

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