This Quick Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin is my husband’s all-time favorite preparation for pork tenderloin. It is remarkably easy and fast and I usually serve it with Crème Fraîsche with Sautéed Tomato, Cubanelle-Peppers and Yellow Beans, a recipe that sounds way more fancy than it is, but it is delicious!

Quick Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hungarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Degree of Difficulty : Easy
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients 

Instructions

Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.

  • Prepare 1 trimmed pork tenderloin and slice tenderloin into 1 1/2" thick medallions.
  • Place medallions on a sheet of parchment paper, leaving a little space between each medallion and then cover with another sheet of parchment paper. Gently pound each medallion with a rolling pin or flat mallet, until each medallion is roughly twice the original size.
  • Season both sides with kosher salt and set aside for about an hour before searing.

Searing

  • Spray a large non-stick frying pan with vegetable spray and heat the pan over medium high heat until the pan gets hot, 1-2 minutes.
  • Place medallions in the pan, do not overlap, and sear for 2-3 minutes, or until first side starts to brown.
  • Turn the medallions over and sear for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and place on a platter.

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