Pesto Pork

Submitted by Southern Polar Bear

"I'm always looking for good pork recipes; this is a simple and delicious one from Mr. Food."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 - 1 1⁄2 lbs single boneless center cut pork loin roast
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup pesto sauce
• 3 plum tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces

directions

1. Cut pork loin into 1/2-inch slices.
2. Place flour in a shallow dish.
3. Season pork medallions with salt and pepper, then place in flour and coat evenly on both sides.
4. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add pork and cook in batches for 2-4 minutes per side, or until golden, adding more butter as needed.
6. Remove pork to a covered platter to keep warm.
7. Add cream and pesto to skillet; mix well.
8. Add tomatoes and cook 3-5 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
9. Pour over pork medallions and serve.

Reviews

[Amy C.]

Quick fix! I was out of heavy cream and subbed milk and butter. Rich, savory, quick to put together and an instant hit in our home.

 

[jbrawlings]

Loved this! Didn't have any heavy cream so substituted Fat Free half and Half and it did well! Definitely a Keeper! From: blondecooker

 

[currybunny]

This is a delicious, simple weeknight gem! I used pork fillet, sundried tomato pesto and lite cream and it was so yummy! This was so good DH ate tomorrow's leftovers as soon as he finished his portion, always a good sign! Thanks for posting!

 

[Kristyl]

I looked this up tonight because I needed a fast recipe for pork loin. This is absolutely FABULOUS...I had to substitute half&half for cream and sundried tomatoes, but this is a must-make for any pesto lover!