Maple-Apricot Pork Medallions
Description
This Indian appetizer features Bacon, Pork tenderloin (2 pork. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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tenderloins) 1 md Shallot, finely chopped 2 tb Butter 2/3 c Coarsely snipped dried -apricots 1/3 c Apricot vinegar or other -light-colored -fruit-flavored vinegar Or champagne vinegar 2 ts Finely shredded orange
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peel 1 ds Ground allspice 1 ds Pepper 1/4 c Grand Marnier or other -orange liqueur or orange -juice 1/2 c Maple syrup From : Sallie Krebs, Sat 06 Aug 95 04:00, Area: COOKING Sweet maple-apricot sauce glazes medallions of bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin.
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Wendy Duch of East Lansing, Michigan, makes her own apricot vinegar for the apricot-maple sauce.
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You can buy yours at a specialty food shop or use a purchased fruit vinegar.
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For meat: In a large skillet, partially cook bacon over medium heat.
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Cut the pork tenderloin into 1 1/2-inch slices.
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Wrap a slice of bacon around each piece of pork.
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Thread wrapped meat onto skewers.
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Or, if you like, fasten bacon to meat with wooden toothpicks before threading onto skewers.
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In a covered grill, arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan.
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Test for medium heat above pan.
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Place kabobs on a grill rack over drip pan.
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Lower hood and
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grill for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning once, or till a thermometer; inserted into meat registers 160-F.
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Meanwhile, prepare Apricot-Maple Sauce: In a medium saucepan, cook shallot in butter for 1 minute.
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Add apricots, vinegar, orange peel, allspice and pepper.
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Carefully add the Grand Marnier or other liqueur or juice.
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Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or till thickened.
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Add maple syrup and heat through.
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Remove meat from skewers.
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Serve immediately with warm Apricot-Maple Sauce
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2282.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 162.8g251%
- Saturated Fat 54.2g271%
- Cholesterol 298.5mg100%
- Sodium 6535.8mg273%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.2g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 1.9g
- Protein 183.0g366%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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