Ingredients
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4 pc. (or 4 chicken breasts) Pork Medaillons
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2 Bay LeavesFor Pork only
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1/4 cup SaltFor Pork only
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2 Tbsp Olive Oil
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1 Onionor 2 shallots
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2 Apples
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1Tbsp Brown Sugar
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3/4 cup (15cl) Sparkling Apple Cideror apple cider or chicken stock
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2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
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3 Tbsp Cream
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1 tsp Dijon Mustard
Directions
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Make the Salt Brine for the Pork (optional)To ensure your pork is extremely juicy and tender, slice the pork loin into pieces about 1.5 inches thick (3.81cm). In a bowl, add cold or room temperature water, the 1/42 cup salt and the bay leaves. Let marinate for at least 1 hour. (Tip: you can let the pork marinate overnight in the refrigerator for the juiciest results). Skip this step if cooking chicken. |
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SAUTÉ The Pork or ChickenPat the pork medaillons or chicken breasts dry. Season with salt. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a pan (I prefer using cast iron for crispy results). Sauté on medium-high heat - for pork, 2 min. on each side, and for chicken about 5 minutes on each side. Don't move or flip the chicken or pork around, otherwise the crust will not be crispy. Remove and set aside to rest. |
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SAUTÉ the Onions and ApplesPeel and thinly slice the shallots or onion. If needed, add an additional Tbsp oil to the same pan and sauté the onions for 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, slice the apples. You can leave the skin on or remove if desired. Add the apples to the onions along with the brown sugar and stir. Let cook on medium-high for 3-4 minutes until it starts to caramelize, then remove from pan and set aside. |
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Make the Apple Cider Cream SaucePour the cidre sec or apple cider in the same pan (see recommendation below where to order it online) and let it boil for 2 minutes (a substitute could be chicken Stock. I wouldn't use apple juice since it is ultra sweet). Turn down the heat and add the dijon mustard, worcester sauce, cream, and salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Whisk well and let simmer 2 minutes. Return the meat, apples, and onions to the pan for another 2-3 minutes (don't let the sauce boil at this point and overcook the meat.) Serve over rice, if desired. |
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Where to find Sparkling Apple Cider |