Pork Medallions With Cider Sauce

minnie chef's Note:

Pork tenderloin paired with perfect golden apple-cider sauce. Ideal for fall! From some Noble Pig. Note: Do not overcook the pork- the first time I made this it turned out tough and dry because I overcooked it. But the sauce was nice so I thought I'd keep the recipe here! I might try making extra sauce next time so I can put it all in the slow cooker.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-5

Yield: 1.5 pounds ...

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Cut the pork tenderloin into 2" - thick medallions and season with salt.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork for 5 minutes on each side or until brown. (The trick to well-seared meat is resisting the urge to move the meat too soon. The meat will "unstick" when a perfect crust is formed.).
3. Add apple cider, wine and apple cider vinegar. (This will deglaze the pan and release the brown bits stuck at the bottom.).
4. Bring to a boil, cover and cook 5 minutes.
5. Remove lid, reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes more. Turn pork occasionally.
6. Transfer the pork to a plate and season with pepper. Cover with foil to keep warm.
7. This part is important: Simmer the liquids until reduced to 1/2 cup. The sauce should be thick and syrupy and should coat the back of a spoon. This could take 10 to 20 minutes (depending on your stove and the size of the pan you are using). DO NOT over-reduce, it will scorch.
8. Spoon the cider sauce over the medallions and serve.