Marinated Pork Medallions with a Ginger-Apple Compote Recipe
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Marinated Pork Medallions with a Ginger-Apple Compote

By: adam 
"Fresh pork medallions are marinated in a balsamic vinegar and garlic blend and topped with a fresh, homemade ginger-apple compote."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 pork tenderloin, cut into 2 inch pieces
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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Puree the balsamic vinegar, garlic, and thyme in a blender until mixed. With the blender running, slowly pour in the olive oil until thickened and incorporated. Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork pieces, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the pork from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  3. Cook the pork on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Once cooked, remove from the grill, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
  4. While the pork is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until it begins to simmer. Add the apples, cherries, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook and stir until the apple is tender, about 5 minutes. Serve the sliced pork topped with the apple compote.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 536 | Total Fat: 31.3g | Cholesterol: 110mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious! The pork comes out moist, tender and full of flavor - not at all dry unless you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2009 by Avon   view full review
Adam, thank you for a really nice twist to a wonderful pork loin dinner. Rather than cutting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by ROSEP47   view full review
We loved the flavors. As others have pointed out, the quantity of marinade is excessive. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by Marianne Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a very delicious meal for four people! I used a pork tenderloin that was about 1.25...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2010 by Sugar8184   view full review
What a delicious dinner! I only used 2 tablespoons of oil and 1/4 balsamic vinegar to marinade...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by Jason Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Use Craisins (of any type) substitute for the cherries for an amazing twist to this already...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2011 by morble   view full review
Awesome recipe! I used 1/2 of a 6 lb pork loin--not a true tenderloin--sliced in half, then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2011 by Wendy   view full review
This turned out fantastic! I think you can easily use half the amount of marinade if you are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by TKROE   view full review
Very moist, fork tender. I used 3/4 balsamic and 1/4 oil for marinade and let it soak for 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by Josie1   view full review
This flavor combination is excellent, but using 2 cups of balsamic vinegar and a cup of olive...

 

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