5 from 54 votes
Pork Tenderloin Scaloppine with Balsamic Citrus Sauce
This dish features thinly pounded pork tenderloin slices cooked quickly to retain moisture and paired with a rich balsamic citrus sauce. The sauce combines orange juice, chicken stock, shallots, and cream, sweetened slightly with honey and brightened with fresh orange zest. The pork develops a browned exterior and tender center, making it suitable for fast weeknight dinners or elegant meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
275 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 shallot finely minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¾ cup chicken stock sodium free
- ¼ cup orange juice strained
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- orange fresh zest
Instructions
- Pound the tenderloin to about 1/4inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the butter and oil.
- Cook the scaloppini in batches for 30 to 60 seconds on each side. They will be well browned on the outside and moist and slightly pink in the center
- Remove the scaloppini and place them to a warmed platter.
- Place the skillet over medium heat and add the shallots and honey. Cook stirring until the shallots are soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Increase the heat to high and add the chicken stock and orange juice. Boil, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon, until reduced by half.
- Add the whipping cream and bring to a boil until the sauce thickens slightly about 1 minute.
- Add the balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. Return the sauce to a boil, then spoon over the pork and serve immediately.
- Sprinkle the pork tenderloin scalloppini with orange zest
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Notes
- Prepare all ingredients in advance to match the quick cooking process of the pork scaloppine.
Nutrition Information
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
487mg
(10%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7.8mg
(9%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.