Pan-Fried Pork with Olive Tapenade

Name: Pan-Fried Pork with Olive Tapenade
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin sliced into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick round pieces; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) paprika; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper; 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter divided; 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely diced onion; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme; 2 tsp (10 mL) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (250 mL) Milk; 1/3 cup (75 mL) pitted black olives quartered; 1/4 cup (60 mL) sun-dried tomatoes thinly sliced; 1 tbsp (15 mL) capers drained; 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped parsley; Salt and pepper

Our dietitians' favourite

This recipe is taken from the 2015 Milk Calendar. If you usually buy pork chops, why not try pork tenderloin for a change? Cut into medallions, and the meat is cooked in a flash.

Prep: 10 min
Cooking: 10 min

Yields 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin sliced into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick round pieces
1/2 tsp (2 mL) paprika
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter divided
1/4 cup (60 mL) finely diced onion
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
2 tsp (10 mL) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 mL) Milk
1/3 cup (75 mL) pitted black olives quartered
1/4 cup (60 mL) sun-dried tomatoes thinly sliced
1 tbsp (15 mL) capers drained
1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped parsley
Salt and pepper

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Preparation

Sprinkle both sides of pork with paprika, salt and pepper. In a large non-stick skillet, melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 2 to 3 min per side until barely pink. Remove to a plate; cover to keep warm.

In the same pan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and thyme; cook just until onion is tender, about 2 min.

Sprinkle with flour; whisk to combine. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Whisk for 2 to 3 min until smooth and thickened. Stir in olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Return any juices on plate to sauce; heat through. Serve pork with sauce spooned over top.