Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin With Gorgonzola Sauce

This a small scale recipe good enough for a special occasion...perhaps Valentine's Day. Adapted from porktenderloinrecipes.org.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1  lb  pork tenderloin, trimmed
•  salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped shallot
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup beef broth
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup  crumbled gorgonzola

Directions

1. Slice pork into 1/2-inch round medallions; pound each slice to 1/4-inch thickness with a meat pounder or rolling pin. Season pork with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add pork and cook until no longer pink, turning once, about 8 minutes total. Remove from skillet; arrange on serving platter and set aside.
3. Add butter to skillet; melt over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic cook until softened, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth and vinegar to skillet; bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring, until mixture has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add cheese and whisk to mix; cook 2 minutes.
4. Pour sauce over pork and serve immediately.