grilled pork medallions with lemon and rosemary

Name: Grilled Pork Medallions With Lemon and Rosemary
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: PORK MEDALLIONS; 1 small boneless pork loin, cut into 2 inch thick medallions; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 - lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh rosemary, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped fine; 1 teaspoon(s) Kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper, freshly ground; VEGGIES; 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thick; 1 package(s) fresh green beans (12 oz, preferably haricot verts - they are smaller and more tender); 2 medium fresh red peppers; CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD; 1 can(s) cannellini beans (15.5 oz, white navy beans); 1/2 - lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1/4 cup(s) freshly chopped parsley, thyme and oregano (fresh only!); 3 - green onions, sliced lengthwise, then chopped; 1/2 clove(s) garlic, minced; - salt and pepper, to taste

(2 ratings)

review

Blue Ribbon Recipe by

cassie thornburg

@agirlsinger

Brea, CA

I am notorious for over-cooking my pork loins and also didn't want to turn on my oven (it's summer right now and very hot). So, I decided to wing this one (musician's term for doing a song with no rehearsal) and WOW, it turned out fantastic! Please let me know if you try it. Also, the prep/cook times I listed may be wrong...I was taking my time, so the ones I listed are "guesstimates." Enjoy! www.trebleclefchef.blogspot.com

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Never has grilled pork been so tender and juicy! The marinade adds a wonderful fresh herb flavor and accents the herb-tossed bean salad nicely. After the pork medallions marinate, they are quickly seared on a hot grill which locks in the juices. The pork is so tender, you could cut it with a fork. These grilled pork medallions with lemon and rosemary are a wonderful summer meal served over a wild rice medley with bean salad and green onion on the side.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew

(2 ratings)

yield 2 serving(s)

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 30 Min

method Grill

Ingredients For grilled pork medallions with lemon and rosemary

PORK MEDALLIONS
1 sm

boneless pork loin, cut into 2 inch thick medallions
1 clove

garlic, minced
1

lemon, juiced
1/4 c

olive oil, extra virgin
1 Tbsp

fresh rosemary, chopped fine
1 Tbsp

fresh parsley, chopped fine
1 tsp

Kosher salt
1/2 tsp

black pepper, freshly ground
VEGGIES
1 md

yellow onion, sliced thick
1 pkg

fresh green beans (12 oz, preferably haricot verts - they are smaller and more tender)
2 md

fresh red peppers
CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD
1 can

cannellini beans (15.5 oz, white navy beans)
1/2

lemon, juiced
1/4 c

olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 c

freshly chopped parsley, thyme and oregano (fresh only!)
3

green onions, sliced lengthwise, then chopped
1/2 clove

garlic, minced
salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make grilled pork medallions with lemon and rosemary

1
In a zip bag or dish, place pork medallions with the rest of the marinade ingredients. Massage the marinade into the pork, cover and let sit while you prepare the veggies.

2
Heat your grill pan on medium-high for at least 5 minutes. Put onion slices on grill. Brush with a little olive oil. Salt and pepper. Turn when grill marks appear. Set aside to keep warm.
3
Put red peppers directly onto flame (gas stovetop only!!) Cook, turning, until peppers are completely blackened and charred all over.
4
Wrap each in a paper towel and let sit to steam for a couple of minutes, until cool enough to handle.
5
Rinse under water to peel off the skin and take out the seeds. Chop into slices.
6
Wash green beans and put them in a microwave safe dish. Cover and vent. Cook on high for 3-4 minutes. Put aside to keep warm. Open the can of beans and rinse in a colander. Mix beans with the rest of the ingredients plus the sliced red peppers.
7
Put medallions on hot grill for 3 minutes each side. Don't lift or mess with them for those 3 minutes. Let them get a nice sear! After grilling, let the meat rest for another 3-5 minutes or so on a plate or in a bowl. Cover with foil.
8
Assemble the plate and eat!!
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