Mustard-Seed-Crusted Pork Medallions with Red Wine Sauce
- 2 large (about 1 1/4 pounds each) pork tenderloins, well trimmed
- 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
- 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds, coarsely ground
- 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus more if necessary
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Cut pork tenderloins crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-wide medallions, then lightly pound with meat mallet to 3/4-inch thickness; sprinkle with pepper.
- Combine breadcrumbs, coarsely ground mustard seeds, whole mustard seeds, and salt in pie dish or wide bowl.
- In medium bowl, whisk together egg whites and water.
- Dip pork in egg white mixture; coat with mustard-seed mixture on both sides; and place on rimmed baking sheet.
- In heavy large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
- Working in batches, cook pork until brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side, adding more oil to pan if necessary.
- Transfer to baking sheet; roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into meat registers 140F, about 10 minutes (meat will continue to cook as it rests).
- Transfer pork to large platter; let rest 10 minutes.
- Serve with red wine sauce .
pork, fresh breadcrumbs, whole mustard seeds, mustard seeds, salt, egg whites, water, olive oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mustard-seed-crusted-pork-medallions-with-red-wine-sauce-236523 (may not work)