Pork Medallions with Creamy Cheese Sauce and Roasted Potatoes
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Overview
This recipe for pork medallions is a delightful journey into classic French cooking. The dish begins with marinating pork neck, which is then sliced into medallions and seared to perfection. The key to this dish is the creamy cheese sauce, which is made by combining butter, milk, and a mix of cheeses, creating a rich and velvety texture that complements the pork beautifully.
The addition of sautéed onions and garlic infuses the sauce with aromatic flavors, while the braising process ensures the pork remains juicy and tender. As the pork simmers, the potatoes are roasted until golden and crispy, providing a satisfying contrast to the creamy sauce.
To round out the meal, a fresh salad adds a vibrant touch, balancing the richness of the pork and potatoes. This dish is not just about nourishment; it’s about creating memories around the dinner table, filled with warmth and love. Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, this recipe is sure to impress and bring everyone together.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Place the mashed potatoes on a plate, nestle pieces of pork in the center, spoon the rich mushroom sauce over the top, and add a portion of the fresh salad on the side.
Tip: Add mustard to the sauce for a touch of warmth and depth.
Tip: Toss the salad gently to ensure each piece is coated with dressing.
Take a pork neck and slice it into medallions.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Stir everything by hand.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Pour olive oil into a frying pan.
Place the medallions in the pan and fry them on both sides for 5 minutes each.
Tip: Fry the pork medallions until a golden crust forms to lock in the juices.
Remove the pork from the pan and set it aside.
Chop one onion.
Put the chopped onion in the same pan and fry until soft.
Chop four garlic cloves.
Add the chopped garlic to the onions and fry together for 3 minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the pan and stir well.
Pour in 150 ml of white wine and stir.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and pour in one cup of broth. Stir everything together.
Dice one round of Brie or Camembert cheese.
Add the diced cheese to the pan and stir.
Add one tablespoon of Philadelphia cheese and stir again.
Take the marinated pork out of the refrigerator and remove the plastic wrap.
Put the pork back in the pan, cover with a lid, and braise for about 30 to 40 minutes.
Slice one cucumber.
Put the cucumber in a large bowl and cut up five to six cherry tomatoes.
Chop some arugula and add it to the bowl.
Chop one red onion and add it to the bowl.
Chop a bunch of parsley and add it in.
Chop one garlic clove and add it to the bowl.
Add 3 tablespoons of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix everything well.
Slice five medium potatoes.
Place the sliced potatoes in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Drizzle with olive oil.
Grate 60 g of parmesan cheese.
Add half of the cheese to the potatoes and mix well.
Transfer the potatoes to a baking dish and bake at 360° F or 180° C for 40 minutes.
Open the pan with the meat and turn the medallions over.
Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese and lightly stir.
Chop a sprig of thyme and sprinkle it over the meat.
Cover with a lid and cook for a couple of minutes.
Take the meat out and place it on a plate.
Take the potatoes out of the oven and transfer them to the plate with the pork.
Add the salad to the plate.
Tip: Heat the sauce on low for 10 to 15 minutes without boiling to develop flavors.
Tip: To check if potatoes are ready, pierce one with a knife; it should slide in easily.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Braising pork helps lock in moisture and flavor, resulting in tender meat.
- •Using a mix of cheeses can enhance the creaminess of the sauce.
- •Roasting potatoes with cheese adds a deliciously crispy texture.
- •Fresh herbs like thyme and parsley brighten the dish and add depth.
