Pork Medallions with Brandy Cream Sauce

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Feb. 08, 2022
I adapted this easy, elegant main dish from a recipe my mother-in-law cooked for our family. Cayenne lends a bit of heat to its rich, creamy sauce. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
Pork Medallions with Brandy Cream Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1-3/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
  • 5 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, flatten pork slices to 1/4-in. thickness. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook pork in oil and 2 tablespoons butter in batches until juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in remaining butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the cream, brandy, thyme, mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 8 minutes.
  4. Drain linguine. Stir tomatoes into sauce mixture; add pork and heat through. Serve with linguine and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 937 calories, 55g fat (29g saturated fat), 210mg cholesterol, 577mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 39g protein.