Pork Medallions with Apple Compote
Pork Medallions with Apple Compote is a classic European-inspired dish featuring tender, pan-seared pork loin slices topped with a sweet-tart apple compote. It typically combines pork, apples, onions, and aromatic herbs like thyme or rosemary. The dish is widely popular in Western home cooking, particularly in British, German, and American cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and moderate in fat, with the compote adding natural sugars and carbs. A serving provides a good source of B vitamins, potassium, and zinc, with a rough calorie range of 350-450 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg |
| Zinc | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 290 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The pairing of savory pork with sweet fruit reflects a long culinary tradition in European cooking, where fruit compotes were used to balance rich meats. Nutritionally, the apples add fiber and vitamin C, which can aid in the absorption of iron from the pork.
