Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions with Pears
Want to impress your guests. This recipe will do the trick without alot of fuss!
Cut: Tenderloin
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 (12 oz / 350 g) pork tenderloin, well-trimmed
4 slices thick or extra-thick cut bacon, partially cooked
2 firm pears, peeled, cored and cut into wedges
2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter, divided
1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped shallots
1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock
1/2 cup (125 mL) port, Marsala or Madeira wine
3 Tbsp (45 mL) grainy mustard
Directions
With sharp knife, slice tenderloin into 8 equal pieces. Place two medallions together. Wrap bacon slice around both pieces to hold together. Secure with wooden toothpick. Repeat with remaining medallions and bacon.
Preheat oven to 400˚F (200 ˚C).
In oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, sauté pears in 1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter for 5 minutes or just until they begin to brown on both flat sides. Remove pears from skillet; set aside.
In same skillet, brown medallions 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven. Cook medallions for 12-15 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers a safe internal temperature of 155°F (68°C). Remove medallions to a clean plate. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 3-5 minutes to a Health Canada-recommended final internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
In same skillet over medium-high heat, melt remaining butter. Add shallots. Cook 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Continue to boil until liquid reduces by half. Reduce heat to medium. Return pears to skillet. Cook until sauce thickens slightly. Remove toothpicks. Place medallions on serving platter. Top with pears and sauce.
Nutritional Analysis
YIELD:
4 servings
SERVING SIZE:
1 medallion
| Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 330 |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 80 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugars | 18 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Sodium | 770 mg |
| Potassium | 560 mg |
Source: Manitoba Pork