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!
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This pork medallions recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook pork tenderloin, along with my bacon wrapped pork tenderloin and roasted pork tenderloin recipes. Since the tenderloin is sliced into medallions, it cooks quickly and the caramelized onion gravy adds incredible savory flavor. You’ll want to make sure you serve it with mashed potatoes or dinner rolls to soak up all that gravy!
Helpful Tips & Variations
- Pork tenderloin – Make sure you cut the tenderloin into 1-inch thick medallions, not more, not less. This ensures they cook properly according to recipe directions.
- Broth. I use beef broth in this recipe. Chicken or vegetable broth also work. You can also mix water with a bouillon cube for a different base flavor.
- Worcestershire sauce – If you’re out of Worcestershire sauce, a mixture of soy sauce with a bit of sugar or balsamic vinegar can be used for a similar umami flavor.
- Thyme – Dried rosemary or oregano can be used instead of dried or fresh thyme for a fresher taste.
- Make it gluten-free. The flour is needed to thicken the gravy. For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend instead.
- Bake the pork. The stovetop method provides a better sear on the medallions, but if preferred you can bake in the oven. Do so at 375°F until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- This recipe can easily be doubled. Make sure to use a larger skillet or cook the pork in batches.
Pork Medallions with Onion Gravy
Ingredients
For the Pork:
- 1 pound pork tenderloin , sliced into 1-inch thick medallions
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion , thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
- 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!
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Serving Suggestions
These pork tenderloin medallions pair well with so many savory sides, like creamy and smooth Mashed Potatoes to soak up the gravy or light and fluffy Rice Pilaf. For a roasted vegetable, Roasted Asparagus or Roasted Carrots are clear winners, and to complete the meal, you can’t go wrong with a nice Garden Side Salad or Dinner Rolls. Don’t forget the Apple Cobbler for dessert!
Proper Storage
- Make the gravy ahead. The brown gravy onion sauce can be made in a day in advance and refrigerated. Just reheat it when you’re ready to serve.
- Fridge. Allow Pork Medallions to cool to room temperature, then place them in an airtight container or wrap them securely in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. They can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Freezer. For extended storage, freeze the pork medallions in freezer-safe containers or Ziploc freezer bags, which can be kept for 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. When reheating, ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure safety.
More Easy Pork Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples
- Bangers and Mash
- Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
- Moo Shu Pork
- Air Fryer Pork Chops
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We love this recipe! Didn’t have to add a thing! It was perfect.
I added some sweet vermouth with the beef broth and it was great
This is delicious. I add some dry sherry or Masala to the gravy.
i like this
SOOO FREAKIN’ DELICIOUS!
Absolutely loved this!! Can’t wait to maki it again!!
Great recipe! I sautéed mushrooms after carmelizing the onions. Then added tomato paste and chardonnay.
Followed exactly, my mom said that this is the kind of meal you get in restaurants?? So good!!
This was so good and easy to make. Try it, you will love it!
Great recipe! I didn’t have any thyme, substituted with fresh rosemary that I added with the onions and garlic. *chefkiss*
This is by far the best recipe I have found for pork tenderloin! It’s so easy to make and has so much flavor. The only thing I would change, I would double the recipe.
Delicious! Thank you.
My family and I loved this recipe
Simply fantastic
This is a fantastic recipe my family and I loved it
I make this about every 2 weeks and serve with homemade mashed potatoes. I double the gravy ingredients when I make it. I’m so happy to have found this recipe!
We always grill pork tenderloin. This was a great change. It is a comfort food in the cooler months with the brown gravy. Used the cauliflower rice to reduce carbs.
I loved this recipe. You can switch it up too. Easy to make.
Have made this twice and making again tomorrow for 6 friends. It’s a great recipe. I add 1 tsp. Of Harvey’s Bristol Creme sherry and it’s fabulous. Usually serve mashed potatoes but tomorrow serving it with fresh pasta for a change. Adding roasted peppers, squash and mushrooms as a side.
Excellent recipe! Will make again and again. Thank you for sharing this.
Dellicious & Easy
This is very tasty and easy to make
it was a huge hit at our house! kids and husband both had seconds! I love pork tenderloin but never seemed to get it right, this recipe was delicious! easy to make, simple ingrdients and soooo flavourful! i used water instead of broth cause thats what i had on hand and it was amazing I can only imagine next time when i use broth!! thank you!!
This was a delicious dish. I’m usually not a pork eater but this will be in my rotation.
Loved it! I do almost all the cooking & found this recipe “fussier” than my norm. I feel it was worth it. Hubby doesn’t like anythjng “fussy” & claimed it was edible. Dont care – I’ll make it again.
Perfect weeknight dinner!! Delish!!
Very tender
This was a hit with my family and is on our regular rotation now
I don’t make pork very often because it always seems meh. However, this will definitely be in the rotation because it was so easy to make with minimal ingredients. So much flavor and perfect for weeknight dinner paired with lots of different veg and sides. Thank you for helping me to like pork again!
I love this recipe…..quick, easy, delicious!!!
I have boneless pork chops in my freezer. Can I use in place of the tenderloin ?
Hi Lynn – I’d have to test it further. For proper results, use a pork tenderloin.
I made this with some frozen chops cut in half and it was delicious. I was trying to use up things in my freezer and we all had seconds. No leftovers.
Great recipe, it smelled so good cooking and it tasted delicious!
This was so flavorful, the pork was tender, the onions add just the right bite
OMG! So simple and elegant too, very full of flavor. Only change was I added half a diced red pepper and a little more garlic just because I already had it cut up lol.
This recipe is a keeper! My husband loved it. Easy & delicious ?
I really like this it’s a good way to make pork tenerloin.
I loved this recipe. I made it exactly as directed and it came out perfect. The onion gravy was delicious and the pork was perfectly cooked and tender. This will be part of our dinner rotation from now on!
Great flavor and so tender.
Voted into our meal rotation! Flavorful!! Served with rice.
Turned out fantastic!
Made this tonight and it was loved by all. I doubled the gravy (mashed potatoes and a larger loin). The loin was so tender and flavorful. It did take me much longer to carmelize the onions. I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you for sharing on the TikTok with your full recipe here.
I really loved this!! Made it for my son and his family who were visiting, and it was a hit. Everyone liked it a lot. Made it just as written.
I love pork tenderloin, this is delicious!!
Very tasty! Easy enough for a week night. Added mushrooms and served with rice! Thank you!
This was really delicious. I added baby Bella mushrooms to the onions and it was a nice addition.
This recipe is so good & easy too. My husband isn’t fond of pork but he really enjoyed this recipe.
Delicious easy meal. The gravy was excellent and medallions divine. Saving this s recipe for sure!!
I just made this with mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli! Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! I’m not a huge fan of pork but this recipe is just phenomenal! Easy and fast also! I will definitely add this to my rotation. Delicious! Thank you!
My family loved this recipe… It’s a keeper
Very tasty doubled the beef broth and flour for additional gravy and used fresh rosemary instead of thyme. Delicious will make again
Can I make this ahead of time and reheat it in a casserole dish in the oven?
This gravy is so good and so easy. I would have never thought about putting thyme in it.
Made this tonight and it was amazing. I used a gluten-free gravy pack instead of the flour, just because I had it, and I had 1/2 cup more liquid following the packet instructions. I’ll try it with the flour next time. This is really a great recipe and likely how I’ll eat pork tenderloin for the rest of my life. Now I need to look at your other recipes here.
This was so good! I’ll definitely be making this for when we have friends over for dinner. Yum!
Delicious! I love the level of flavor searing the pork gives the dish. And the onion gravy was over the top. I didn’t believe it was possible to develop the flavors it did in such short cook time. I’m a believer. Thank you for sharing