Pork tenderloin medallions with pan sauce

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Pork tenderloin medallions with pan sauce is a classic French-inspired dish featuring quick-seared, bite-sized rounds of lean pork tenderloin, often deglazed with wine or broth to create a rich, savory sauce. Typical ingredients include pork tenderloin, shallots, garlic, herbs like thyme or rosemary, and a liquid such as white wine, chicken stock, or cream for the sauce.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and relatively low in carbohydrates, with fat content depending on the sauce's richness (e.g., butter or cream). A typical serving provides around 250-350 calories, along with key nutrients like B vitamins, zinc, and selenium from the pork.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	320 mg
Niacin (B3)	8.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg
Vitamin B12	0.9 mcg
Selenium	40 mcg
Zinc	3.5 mg
Iron	1.8 mg

Per 1 serving (approx. 225 g, including 120 g pork and 105 g sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish reflects the French technique of 'pan sauce' making, which emphasizes building flavor from fond (caramelized bits) for a quick, elegant meal. Nutritionally, pork tenderloin is one of the leanest cuts of pork, making it a healthy protein source that's often used in balanced diets.