Perfect Parmesan Pork For Your Dinner Party!

This menu is simple but feels special and will really please your guests!

Here is Parmesan Pork Tenderloin recipe that will work for a week night family supper or a casual weekend dinner party.  Serve the breaded pork medallions with cheese tortellini, sautéed summer squash/zucchini and a nice bottle of Pinot Noir* and you are on your way to a great meal that you can whip up in 30 minutes.  For a back to basics dessert idea try this great brownie recipe>.

* Brancott Reserve Pinot Noir 2006 – Marlborough, New Zealand is 90+ under $20

The recipe is comes from the National Pork Board’s database, so if it’s not to your liking visit for many more ideas > TheOtherWhiteMeat.com.

Parmesan Pork Tenderloin  – Serves 4, 15 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pork tenderloin
• 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, fine
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 small zucchini, OR summer squash, thinly sliced

Cooking Directions:

Cut tenderloin crosswise into 12 slices, approximately 3/4-inch thick. Place each slice on its cut surface and flatten with heel of hand to 1/2-inch thickness. Combine crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; dredge pork slices to coat. Heat oil over medium-high heat in nonstick pan. Saute pork for 2 to 3 minutes per side; remove and keep warm. Add onion, garlic and zucchini or squash to skillet and sauté 5 minutes or until tender.