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Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Bites – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Bites

Craving a restaurant-quality meal that's on the table in 30 minutes? These Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Bites are your answer! Juicy, pan-seared pork medallions are bathed in a tangy, savory sauce of balsamic vinegar, capers, and fresh lemon zest. It's an elegant, low-carb dish perfe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 373

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz (907 g) pork tenderloins, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup (30 g / 1.06 oz) almond flour
  • 1 tsp (5 g / 0.18 oz) garlic salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp (28 g / 0.99 oz) butter
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) homemade chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15 g / 0.53 oz) capers
  • 2 tsp (4 g / 0.14 oz) fresh lemon zest, grated finely
  • Use quality balsamic. The flavor of your balsamic vinegar is front and center in this sauce. Use a good quality one for the best, most complex taste.
  • Fresh is best. While dried lemon zest can work in a pinch, freshly grated zest provides a much brighter, more aromatic flavor that truly elevates the sauce.

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the pork pieces, almond flour, garlic salt, and a generous amount of black pepper.
  2. Toss until the meat is lightly and evenly coated.
  3. Gently shake off any excess flour mixture from the pork pieces.
  4. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  5. Once sizzling, add the pork in a single layer and cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  7. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium and let the sauce simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the pork to cook through.
  9. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked pork pieces onto a serving plate, leaving the sauce in the skillet.
  10. Add the capers and fresh lemon zest to the skillet.
  11. Continue to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and reached your desired thickness.
  12. Pour the finished sauce over the pork medallions and serve immediately.
  13. Don't crowd the pan. For a perfect golden-brown sear, cook the pork in batches if necessary. Overcrowding the skillet will steam the meat instead of searing it.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 1.8gProtein: 46.7gFat: 18.6g

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