Almond Pork
Tender pork medallions are seasoned with tarragon and garlic, seared until golden, and cloaked in a white wine–Dijon pan sauce enriched with cream. Toasted slivered almonds and fresh green onions add nutty crunch and brightness, giving the dish a French bistro feel. Almond Pork is ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant date-night main.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Almond Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Using a meat mallet, pound the tenderloin slices to 1/4-inch thick. Mix the tarragon and garlic powder in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture over the cutlets. Rub the seasoning into the meat, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
- 2
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides. Brown half of the tenderloin pieces in the butter for 3 to 4 minutes per side without crowding the pan. Repeat with the remaining pork pieces and 1 more tablespoon of butter. Place the pork pieces on a warm platter and set aside.
- 3
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet over medium heat; stir in the flour until smooth and starting to fry. Gradually whisk in the wine, stirring constantly until combined; stir in the chicken bouillon granules and Dijon mustard. Let the sauce boil for 1 minute; whisk in the cream. Bring it almost to a boil, then stir in the almonds and green onions. Pour the sauce over the pork and serve.
- Calories 431.66 kcal High 22%
- Protein 24.85 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 12.4 g 5%
- Total Fat 27.82 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 12.6 g High 63%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 107.51 mg High 36%
- Sodium 738.22 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 3.82 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 0.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 62.79 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 68.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 122.75 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 3.93 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Almond Pork is a French dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Bouillon, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 431.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Almond Pork?
- It is a French recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Almond Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Bouillon, Dijon Mustard, Dried Tarragon. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Almond Pork?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Almond Pork?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 431.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Almond Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Almond Pork healthy?
- Almond Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 431.66 calories and 24.85 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 738.22 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.6 g (63% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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