Asian Pork Medallions

Name: Asian Pork Medallions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1/2-in. slices; Hot cooked brown rice, optional; Sliced green onions, optional

When I became serious about losing weight and getting healthy, my kids missed the Chinese delivery that I used to order so frequently. I combined a few recipes to come up with this tasty winner. —Dianne James, Edmond, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1/4 cup dry sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1/2-in. slices
Hot cooked brown rice, optional
Sliced green onions, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients until blended.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. In batches, cook pork 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender; remove from pan.
In same skillet, bring sauce mixture to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return pork to pan; heat through, turning to coat. If desired, serve with rice and top with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup (calculated without rice): 202 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Pork Medallions with Asian Flair in Healthy Cooking June/July 2008

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Kris

Jan 31, 2019

My husband and I loved this! I added some veggies and we like it spicy so I kicked up the cayenne a notch. Delicious! It is going on our do-over list.
RLSM

Jul 12, 2017

Great flavor! Even using low sodium soy, this was still too salty...will likely dilute next time to try and cut back on salt taste.
shannondobos

Nov 21, 2016

This got rave reviews at my table as well. Super fast, easy, and economical. This would be great alongside some stir-fried vegetables as well!
brkornhaus

Jun 6, 2016

I love trying new recipes. My finicky husband usually gives them mediocre ratings. But this one got two thumbs up and is a keeper. We loved it served over rice. Will make extra sauce next time, for drizzling, as recommended by a previous poster.
justmbeth

May 31, 2016

Delicious. Doubled the sauce so we could have extra to drizzle on rice.
mkragan

Dec 27, 2011

Love love love this recipe!! I tweaked a few things -- like using cornstarch to thicken instead of simmering (it only made the sauce saltier and I use low-sodium soy sauce!) and using more red pepper (I like the spicy!). Making it for extended family tonight and I really think it will go over well! :)
debnbrian

Nov 12, 2010

I have very few recipes that ever get rated as excellent in my home, but this one got rave reviews.
mlbura

Nov 29, 2009

So easy and very yummy, this one is a keeper! My husband and kids loved it too! Thanks for sharing.
mjlouk

Nov 18, 2009

Really easy to make and very tasty.