Lunch

Pork medallions with mushroom sauce

If your butcher doesn’t have pork medallions on display, ask. They will be able to cut some for you. It’s important to have a good relationship with your butcher. Ask questions about the meat available and the best ways to prepare it – a good butcher will be happy to talk to you.
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Ingredients

Method

1.Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add oil, cook pork medallions, 3 minutes each side, or until browned. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.
2.Melt butter in same pan. Add mushrooms and cook over high heat until browned lightly. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant.
3.Stir in wine or stock, then add mustard and 1/4 cup (60ml) cream. Simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes, or until reduced by about one-third.
4.Return pork to pan with any juices. Refresh sauce by adding remaining cream. Simmer over medium heat until hot. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.

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