Red Pepper and Parmesan Crusted Pork Medalllions

Finely ground seasoning blend of crushed red pepper flakes, rosemary and parmesan crusted pork medallions topped with sautéed mushrooms and shallots.

Sometimes the best ingredients come from a lack of ingredients. Even kitchen staples. This is one of those recipes. I was out of crushed red pepper so i made sure on my next trip to the store I’d restock. I got a huge bottle of Tellicherry Peppercorns which are just really large black peppercorns. My initial excitement led to disappointment when I realized they were no where to be found. My receipt says one thing but the car, pantry and everywhere in between says another so they must still be at the store. When I noticed it was too late to run out for any so I figured I’d improvise. The crust on proteins like pork and beef is really formed nicely due to a peppercorn blend so I took the next best thing red pepper flakes and made due. I will say even when I get my peppercorns back I wont be changing up this recipes. This one is a keeper. Check out my tips and tricks below for the best red pepper and parmesan crusted pork medallions. Try this recipe out and let me know what you think.

TIPS & TRICKS FOR THE BEST RED PEPPER AND PARMESAN CRUSTED PORK MEDALLIONS:

finely crush your red pepper flakes: whether its a coffee/ spice grinder or a blender run your crushed red pepper flakes till its a fine powder. that way it’ll keep the red pepper from burning once its time to sear the pork.

open a window: surprisingly once this blend makes contact with the heat its not too harsh like some other recipes i’ve done. the problem is when blending that fine dust kicking up and may result in a couple of sneezes.

make a even blend: crush red pepper and rosemary burn at high heat when its making contact so make sure they are both finely ground so it cookes evenly

if the heat gets away from you: this dish finishes itself up in the oven really so i can keep the process moving since i sliced up a pork tenderloin. but it you heat it too high and you pork starts to burn just flip it to the over side get the sear and finish it in the oven.

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INGREDIENTS

1- Pork Tenderloin, cut into 1 inch medallions
3Tb crushed red pepper flakes, fine
1/4c Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
2Tb Garlic Powder,
2Tb Rosemary, fine
Salt
2 Shallots, sliced
1/2lb Mushrooms, halved
2-4Tb Butter
2Tb Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS:

SEASON PORK: Season pork by combining rosemary, crushed red pepper, parmesan and garlic. Season generously with salt.
SEAR PORK: Sear pork in hot cast iron skillet adding equal parts butter and olive oil. Sear for about 4 minutes on each side then pop it into a Preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.
SAUTE VEG: Once all the pork is removed from the pan add in last of butter and olive then sauté mushrooms and shallots for 5 minutes till they have a little color on them season lightly with salt.
PLATE: Once pork is finished top with a little butter then add shallot and mushrooms on top. ENJOY!

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