Fried Bacon and Panko Pork Tenderloin Medallions

Bacon and Panko Crusted Tenderloin Medallions

Diana Rattray

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 12 mins
Total: 22 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

These pork tenderloin medallions are quick and easy to prepare and cook, and they make delicious sandwiches! Serve the fried pork tenderloin with gravy or a mushroom sauce with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. The bacon and panko crumb coating would be wonderful on chicken tenders or chicken breast cutlets as well.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 5 slices cooked bacon (crisp)
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Trim excess fat from the tenderloin(s) and remove silver skin. Slice in 1-inch rounds. Using your hand or flat side of a meat tenderizer, gently flatten to about 1/2 inch thickness.

  3. In a food processor, combine the panko crumbs, bacon, sage, and thyme. Process until the crumbs and bacon are fine and well blended. Pour into a large shallow bowl.

  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs.

  5. Sprinkle ​the pork tenderloin slices lightly with salt and pepper. Put the pork slices in the egg mixture, coating all slices well. Remove a slice from egg mixture, letting excess drip off, and dip into the panko and bacon crumbs, coating both sides thoroughly. Place on a sheet of foil or on a pan and repeat with the remaining pork. Let pork stand for 10 minutes.

  6. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter is foamy. Fry the pork slices for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. 

  7. Place the fried pork tenderloin on a rack to drain.

  8. Serve and enjoy!

Tips

  • These make delicious sandwiches or sliders, but they would be great with a mushroom or pork gravy with potatoes as well.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 F to keep fried pork warm while you cook subsequent batches.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
449 Calories
23g Fat
26g Carbs
32g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 220mg 73%
Sodium 456mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 32g
Calcium 107mg 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)