Pork Medallions with Blue CheeseSauce

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• 4 pork medallions (such as pork tenderloin), about 150g each

• 100g blue cheese (adjust to taste)

• 100ml cream

• 2 cloves of garlic (sliced)

• A handful of fresh basil leaves or parsley, for garnish

• Salt to taste

• A pinch of black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Flour as needed, for dredging

Pork Medallions with Blue Cheese Sauce is a fusion of classic and innovative Western cuisine. Tender pork medallions are quickly pan-seared to achieve a crispy exterior and juicy interior, paired with a rich and slightly spicy blue cheese sauce that offers a sensational taste experience. The unique flavor of blue cheese intertwines with the freshness of pork, leaving a lingering impression on the palate. This dish is perfect as a highlight of family dinners or an elegant offering on banquet tables.

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare Pork Medallions: Pat the pork medallions dry with kitchen paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper, and let them rest for 15 minutes.

2. Dredge Pork Medallions: Lightly coat both sides of the pork medallions with flour, shaking off any excess.

3. Pan-sear Pork Medallions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork medallions and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked to your desired doneness (use a food thermometer to check; an internal temperature of 63°C indicates medium). Remove from the pan and keep warm under aluminum foil.

4. Make Blue Cheese Sauce: In the same pan, add sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cut the blue cheese into small cubes and gradually add them to the pan, stirring with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the cream, forming a thick sauce. Adjust salt to taste.

5. Plate and Serve: Arrange the cooked pork medallions on a plate, pour the blue cheese sauce over them, and garnish with fresh basil leaves or parsley before serving.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Choose a tender cut of pork, such as pork tenderloin, for optimal texture.

• Avoid flipping the pork medallions too often during cooking to maintain the crispy exterior.

• Adjust the amount of blue cheese according to your preference for saltiness and spiciness.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• This dish is not only delicious but also nutritious. Pork, as a type of red meat, is rich in high-quality protein and iron, essential for muscle repair and blood enrichment. While blue cheese is high in fat, it also contributes significant amounts of calcium and a unique flavor to the dish.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

• Protein: Pork medallions are an excellent source of high-quality protein, vital for maintaining muscle health and promoting body repair.

• Iron: Pork is rich in iron, helping to prevent anemia and enhance blood oxygenation.

• Calcium: Blue cheese is a good source of calcium, essential for bone health and dental strength.

• Vitamins: The fresh basil leaves or parsley add vitamins and minerals, enhancing the overall nutritional value of this dish.