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30-Minute Seared Pork Medallions in Creamy Mustard Sauce

Juicy pan-seared pork medallions finished in a rich, creamy mustard sauce for an easy yet elegant 30-minute dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French Inspired
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pork tenderloin sliced into medallions
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Season pork medallions with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear pork 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add butter, shallot, and garlic to the pan. Cook until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze with chicken broth, then stir in mustards.
  5. Add cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Return pork to the pan and simmer until cooked through.

Notes

Do not overcook the pork to keep it tender and juicy.