Mustard-Seed-Crusted Pork Medallions with Red Wine Sauce

Tender pork medallions coated in a crispy crust of breadcrumbs and mustard seeds, pan-seared until golden brown and finished in the oven. Served with a rich red wine sauce, this elegant dish combines the peppery bite of mustard seeds with succulent pork.

6 servings
58 min

Ingredients

  • 2 whole pork tenderloins
  • 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 3 whole egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Cut pork tenderloins crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-wide medallions, then lightly pound with meat mallet to 3/4-inch thickness; sprinkle with pepper.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Combine breadcrumbs, coarsely ground mustard seeds, whole mustard seeds, and salt in pie dish or wide bowl.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    In medium bowl, whisk together egg whites and water.

    2 min

  5. 5.

    Dip pork in egg white mixture; coat with mustard-seed mixture on both sides; and place on rimmed baking sheet.

    10 min

  6. 6.

    In heavy large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.

    3 min

  7. 7.

    Working in batches, cook pork until brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side, adding more oil to pan if necessary. Transfer to baking sheet; roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into meat registers 140°F, about 10 minutes (meat will continue to cook as it rests). Transfer pork to large platter; let rest 10 minutes. Serve with red wine sauce .

    25 min