pork tenderloin medallions

Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Orzo, Spinach, and Mushrooms is a quick and easy 30-minute ONE-PAN comfort food! This delicious restaurant-quality meal features flavorful, creamy herb sauce made from scratch with fresh thyme and garlic. Try this recipe; it might become a new family favorite recipe for how to cook pork tenderloin!

Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Orzo, Spinach, and Mushrooms

pork

olive oil (separated)

salt and black pepper

olive oil

oz baby bella mushrooms (or crimini)

salt and pepper

orzo (uncooked)

chicken broth

garlic (minced)

Italian seasoning (or Herbs from Provence)

thyme

paprika (or more)

salt (to taste)

spinach

half-and-half

red pepper flakes (to taste)

Heat a large cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Slice pork tenderloin into 1-inch rounds (medallions). Coat the medallions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot skillet. Add seasoned pork tenderloin medallions. Cook the pork for about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet.

Cook pork tenderloin

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sliced mushrooms to the same, now empty, skillet. Cook sliced mushrooms, generously seasoned with salt and pepper, on medium-high heat for about 1 or 2 minutes until lightly browned and softened. Remove half of the cooked mushrooms from the skillet to a plate.

Cook mushrooms

To the same skillet with half of the cooked mushrooms, add uncooked orzo, chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, fresh thyme, paprika, and ¼ teaspoon salt.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer (medium-low) and cook for about 5 or 10 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan, until the orzo is cooked through.

Add fresh spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking the orzo.

Add ½ cup of half-and-half. Stir everything on low-medium heat.

Season with salt and more smoked paprika, if desired.

Make creamy orzo

Stir in the remaining half of the cooked mushrooms. Add pork tenderloin medallions to the orzo and cook them on medium heat for about 4 minutes until they are cooked through but not overcooked (a fine line!).

When serving, sprinkle a small amount of red pepper flakes over the pork and orzo, and top with fresh thyme.

Assembly

When you want a quick simple dinner that feels as special as eating at a fancy steakhouse, reach for this Pork Tenderloin Medallions recipe.

Pork Tenderloin Medallions

Pork Tenderloins,

Kosher Salt, Morton’s

Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

Roasted Garlic Powder

Sweet Smoked Paprika

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

White Wine

Unsalted Butter, room temp - optional

Thyme leaves,

Cut your pork tenderloins into little steaks and...

Cut your pork tenderloins into little steaks and place them on a tray or plate.

In a small bowl, stir together the salt,...

In a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika. Sprinkle the mixture over the tenderloin medallions and toss to coat.

In a large 12-inch cast iron skillet, heat...

In a large 12-inch cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it begins to smoke.

When the oil is hot, place the medallions...

When the oil is hot, place the medallions in the pan and let them cook for 6-8 minutes on the first side, or until a dark brown crust forms. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes longer then remove the medallions from the pan.

Add the wine and butter to the pan...

Add the wine and butter to the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Return the medallions and any juice they have...

Return the medallions and any juice they have released to the pan and baste them in the sauce.

Finished with some thyme leaves if desired, I...

Finished with some thyme leaves if desired, I had some from my herb garden so I used them, you can use just about any herb you have on hand to give a little fragrance and color.

Tender Pork Medallions are topped with a savory caramelized onion brown gravy in this easy pork tenderloin medallions recipe. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice and your favorite roasted veggie for a stand out meal with little effort!

Pork Medallions with Onion Gravy

salt and pepper (,

butter

onion

garlic (, minced)

all-purpose flour

beef broth

Worcestershire sauce

Season the pork medallions with salt and pepper on both sides.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork medallions and cook for approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until they are browned and cooked thoroughly. Once done, transfer them to a plate and cover them with foil to keep them warm.

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook until they are soft and caramelized about 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds.

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, until no white patches remain.

Gradually add the beef broth to the skillet, stirring continuously to avoid forming lumps.

Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes.

Return the pork medallions to the skillet, coating them in the brown gravy onion sauce. Cook for a few minutes to ensure the pork is well-coated and heated through with an internal temperature of 145°F. Enjoy!

I made this recipe and it was a huge hit with both my wife and I. I will most definitely make this again!

This dish is delicious!!  I’ve never been a big fan of pork tenderloin but this recipe changed that!  Company worthy for sure. Thanks for sharing.

This was very good. The directions were easy to follow and the result full of flavour. In future I might increase the amount of broth and flour by half, in order to have just a bit more gravy; otherwise, this was a good meal and I’ll likely make it again.

This is an absolutely beautiful dish!  Added mushrooms to the onion gravy mix and it was heavenly.  The meat was SOOO tender. Definitely a keeper!

This was the first time I tried this recipe and it turned out delicious. I used chicken broth as this was the only broth I had.  Definitely recommend this recipe.

Made this last night &amp; will definitely make again. My son went back for seconds. 
Thanks!

Made this last night and it was a big hit. The pork was very tender and the flavor was terrific.  This is a keeper, thanks for sharing.

I made this for dinner this evening. It was delicious. 😋 Now it’s time to look for another one of your recipes for next weeks dinners. 😊 Thank you Amy

Just made this delicious dish and everyone loved it. The pork was so tender you could cut it with your fork.  The gravy was fantastic and so flavorful.  Served with mashed potatoes and broccoli.  You won’t be disappointed with this easy to make recipe.

I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious. Made as directed. The medallions were very tender and the gravy was just right. I served it with our favorite Bob Evans mashed potatoes. It was ready from prep to serving in little over 30 minutes. Thanks for this recipe that tastes like it too way more work than it does.

This was just beautiful and so cheap and easy to make! We had with steamed broccoli and miniature potatoes and it was just gorgeous!

I made this tonight. I loved it and so did my grand kids.

I tripled this for 10 guests last evening. Everyone loved it. I made rice pilaf as a side because one guest couldn't have dairy. Tonight I will serve leftovers with mashed potatoes! I am sure this will be even better.
This is a Keeper!!

Made this tonight with mashed potatoes… fantastic flavors! my sauce was not nearly as dark as yours.

This recipe is absolutely amazing. 
I don’t think I’ll ever make pork medallions any other way!

SO VERY AMAZING. TENDER AND FULL OF FLAVOR. SERVED WITH GARLIC MASHED POTOATOES AND GREEN BEANS IN AIR FRYER. EVERYONE RAVED!

This was so delicious, even my 5 year old chowed down!!  I made a double batch (who doesn't love leftovers!?!) and I wish I had tripled the yummy gravy. I took your suggestion and made mashed potatoes ( I used instant for convenience). This was a huge hit for our family. Thank you Amy

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