Almond Pork

It has a Chinese-sounding name, but these pork tenderloin cutlets seasoned with tarragon and served in a creamy wine-Dijon mustard sauce are more French in inspiration. They're sprinkled with toasted almonds and green onions.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 417 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ cup white wine
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch thick medallions
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
• ½ cup toasted slivered almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

With a meat mallet, pound the tenderloin slices to 1/4-inch thick. Combine tarragon and garlic powder in a small bowl, and sprinkle the mixture over the cutlets. Rub the seasoning into the meat, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend the flavors.

Step 2

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat until the foam disappears. Brown half of the tenderloin pieces in the butter, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Do not crowd pan. Repeat with the remainder of the pork pieces and 1 more tablespoon of butter. Set the pork pieces aside on a warm platter.

Step 3

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet over medium heat; stir in the flour until smooth and the mixture starts to fry. Gradually whisk in wine, stirring constantly until the flour mixture and wine are blended; stir in chicken bouillon granules and Dijon mustard. Allow the sauce to boil for 1 minute; whisk in the cream. Bring the mixture almost to the boiling point, and stir in the almonds and green onions. Pour sauce over the pork, and serve.