Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado

  • 1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into medallions

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • Fresh thyme leaves (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Arrange pork medallions in a single layer on a work surface, and press each with the palm of your hand to flatten to an even thickness.
  2. Combine salt, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle evenly over pork. Add pork to skillet in a single layer; cook just until done, about 3 minutes per side
  3. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.