Easy pan-fried pork medallions
Easy and quick pan-fried pork medallions
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Marinating30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 945kcal
Author: Mia Kouppa
1 Large colander
1 large skillet
1 large pot
Pork medallions
- 2 pork tenderloins, about 650 grams each
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1½ tsp Montreal steak spice
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1½ cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- vegetable oil for frying
- lemon wedges optional
French fries
- 8 medium size potatoes (we like to use yellow flesh potatoes)
- 1 tsp salt
- vegetable oil for frying
For the pork medallions
Slice your pork tenderloin into thin medallions - approximately 1/2 inch thick. Your tenderloin will be easier to slice if it is slightly frozen.
2 pork tenderloins,
Place your pork medallions into a bowl and toss with salt, Montreal steak spice, oregano and pepper. Next add the oil and mix well with your hands to coat all of the pieces evenly.
1 tbsp salt, 1½ tsp Montreal steak spice, 1 tsp dry oregano, ½ tsp pepper, 1½ cup vegetable oil
Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. You can also marinate your meat for longer if you prefer (up to a day).
Place a large colander over a bowl and drain your pork while reserving the marinade. Allow to drain for 15 minutes at room temperature. Discard the marinade.
Using a meat tenderizer or mallet flatten your pork medallions until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet and fry the pork medallions in batches being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 1 ½ to 2 minutes per side.
vegetable oil for frying
For the French fries
Peel your potatoes and cut them into thin French fries. Heat enough oil in your pot to cook your French fries in two batches. When your oil is hot, add half your potatoes and fry until golden brown, about 15 - 20 minutes. The potatoes should be completely submerged in the oil; if they are not, add a bit more oil or remove some of the potatoes.
8 medium size potatoes, vegetable oil for frying
Once cooked, transfer to a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with some salt. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
1 tsp salt
Serve your pork medallions with a side of French fries and some lemon wedges. Enjoy!
lemon wedges
Calories: 945kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 131g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 393mg | Sodium: 1904mg | Potassium: 3575mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 8mg