This pork tenderloin with mushroom gravy is pan-seared to perfection and then combined with the delectable pan gravy! Serve your perfect pork medallions with some fresh sage for a meal that is wonderful as a weekend family meal, special occasion dinner, or for date night! It's an easy and delicious pork dinner that everyone will enjoy!
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Instructions
Pan Seared Pork Medallions
Portion your pork tenderloin after trimming any excess fat. Cut the tenderloins into 1-1 ½ inch sliced portions for your fillets. Each tenderloin should yield 6 or more fillets.
Combine seasoning (salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder) in a small bowl and season all sides of your cut pork tenderloin portions with the seasoning mixture.
Heat a large skillet or frying pan with coconut oil to medium-high heat, once the skillet and oil are both hot enough add the pork tenderloin cuts. The oil should have a shimmering appearance when heated fully.
Cook for 3 minutes per side, a little bit longer, closer to 4 minutes if the pork fillets are thick cut.
Remove from heat when both sides are golden and caramelized. Allow the pork tenderloin filets to rest.
Mushroom Gravy
Leave the skillet or frying pan with the cooked pork pan juices on medium high heat and add minced garlic and cut mushrooms. Cook until garlic is slightly softened, about 2 minutes
Add the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, crisped bacon pieces, and cut sage leaves. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and allow to simmer over low heat until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper, as needed, to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
The recommended minimum internal temperature, as read by a digital meat thermometer, for 'fresh-cut muscle meats' including pork loin, tenderloin, pork chops, and pork roasts is 145ºF (63ºC) followed by a three minute rest time.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2-3 months.
Levels of doneness with pork loin and tenderloin are below: 145 - 150ºF for Medium Rare 150 - 155ºF for Medium 155 - 160ºF for Medium Well 160ºF for Well