Description
This elegant yet simple pork tenderloin with red wine sauce and green peppercorn is the perfect mix of comfort and sophistication. Tender pork medallions seared to perfection, then simmered in a velvety demi-sec wine sauce — it’s a dish that turns any dinner into something special.
Ingredients
- 4 pork filets (tenderloin or pork medallions)
- 1/2 cup demi-sec red wine
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon green peppercorn
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- Oil for frying
- Salt and spice blend (barahat) to taste
- A little flour for dusting
Instructions
- Season the pork filets with salt and your spice blend.
- Lightly dust them with flour — just enough to help them sear beautifully.
- Heat a bit of oil in your pan and fry the filets on all sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt the butter, add the chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Add the remaining flour and pour in the demi-sec red wine, stirring well.
- Once the sauce thickens into a smooth, silky consistency, add the rosemary sprigs and green peppercorn. Return the filets to the pan and let everything simmer gently for a few minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
The wine: Demi-sec red wine brings a gentle sweetness that perfectly balances the peppery sauce.
The peppercorn: Green peppercorn adds a delicate, aromatic heat. If you can’t find it, pink or black will do, but the flavor will shift slightly.
Barahat spice blend: This Middle Eastern mix adds warmth and depth. If you don’t have it, try a pinch of allspice and nutmeg for a similar note.
The sauce: Let it thicken naturally; patience gives it that velvety texture that makes the dish shine.
Note: These values are rough estimates based on common ingredients. For medical or dietary advice, it’s always best to consult a registered nutritionist or healthcare provider.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg