Braised Pork Medallions with Apples

Enjoy these tenderloin medallions paired with the sweet taste of apples. Make it a complete, yet simple meal with the addition of hot, buttered rice or couscous and steamed broccoli.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 whole pork tenderloin, sliced into 8 pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 large apple, cored, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup apple cider

Cooking Directions:

1. Season medallions on both sides with pepper and pumpkin pie spice.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; brown pork on both sides, remove from pan and reserve.
3. Add onion and apples to skillet, saute until soft. Add apple cider to skillet, heat to a simmer. Return pork medallions to pan, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 209 calories Protein 24 grams Fat 7 grams Sodium 59 milligrams Cholesterol 67 milligrams.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.