Mmmm yes — Apple Cider Glazed Pork Medallions are straight-up cozy-season elegance 🍎✨ Perfect for weeknights or low-key dinner parties where you wanna impress without the stress. Juicy pork, caramelized edges, and that sweet-tangy cider glaze? Let’s make it happen:
🍏 Apple Cider Glazed Pork Medallions
Ingredients (serves 4):
For the Pork:
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced into 1-inch medallions
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Apple Cider Glaze:
- 1 cup apple cider (not vinegar!)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (for balance)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prep & Sear the Pork:
- Season medallions with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high.
- Sear medallions 2–3 mins per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove and tent with foil.
- Make the Glaze:
- In the same pan, pour in cider and scrape up all the good bits.
- Stir in mustard, brown sugar/maple syrup, vinegar, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Simmer ~8–10 mins until reduced and syrupy.
- Glaze & Serve:
- Return medallions to the pan and spoon glaze over them.
- Simmer 1–2 mins more, just to coat and warm through.
🥂 Serving Ideas:
- Serve over mashed potatoes, parsnip puree, or creamy polenta.
- Add sautéed apples or roasted Brussels sprouts on the side for extra fall feels.
- A little sprinkle of crispy sage? Chef’s kiss 💋
💡 Bonus Vibe:
This dish makes a stunning reel — golden pork, syrupy glaze pour, a little thyme sprig finish… want a cozy caption or a shot list for a slow-food story? I gotchu.
