🔥 Tender, juicy, and packed with rich flavors! 🍷🥩
Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth pork in a rich, silky mustard and wine sauce… sounds fancy, right? But trust me, it’s ridiculously easy!
This dish is one of those "looks impressive, but takes minimal effort" recipes. You get that deep, slow-cooked flavor, a velvety sauce that practically begs to be mopped up with bread, and best of all—everything comes together in just one pot.
So, whether you’re making this for a fancy dinner or just a cozy night in, one thing’s for sure: this meal will disappear fast. 🍷✨
🏆 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Tastes like a restaurant dish – But you made it in your own kitchen!
✔ One-pot wonder – Less mess, more flavor.
✔ Pairs with pasta, dumplings, or just a spoon (I won’t judge).
✔ Easy but impressive – Perfect for date nights or family dinners!
🥩 Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
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4 pork loin medallions (because one is never enough)
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4 carrots (chunky cuts)
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1 parsnip stick (chunky cuts)
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1 celery stalk (chunky cuts)
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1 medium onion (chunky cuts)
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3 garlic cloves (whole, because garlic makes everything better)
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200 ml dry red wine 🍷 (or whatever you’re sipping on)
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Enough water to cover the meat
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1 tbsp sugar (for caramelizing those veggies)
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1 tbsp mustard (adds that extra oomph to the sauce)
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1.5 tbsp sugar (because balance is everything)
Spices:
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2 bay leaves (fancy but essential)
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3 tsp salt
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½ tsp ground pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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15–20 whole peppercorns (for that subtle spice kick)
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1 tsp marjoram
For the Slurry (a.k.a. Sauce Magic):
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2 tbsp flour
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2 tbsp sour cream
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50 ml water
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Chop & Prep
- Cut the carrots, parsnip, celery, and onion into big chunks (this is a rustic dish, no need for perfection).
- Peel the garlic cloves and keep them whole—because who doesn’t love soft, roasted garlic melting into the sauce?
2️⃣ Sear the Pork
- Season the pork medallions with salt and pepper.
- Heat some oil in a big pot, then sear the pork on both sides until golden brown and mouthwatering.
- Remove and set aside. (Yes, you’ll want to eat them now, but hold on… the sauce is coming.)
3️⃣ Cook the Veggies
- In the same pot, sauté the onion until soft and slightly golden.
- Add the carrots, parsnip, celery, and garlic, along with 1 tbsp sugar to get those flavors really popping.
- Cook until everything is slightly caramelized and smells amazing.
4️⃣ Simmer to Flavor Town
- Pour in the red wine and deglaze the pot—aka scrape up all those tasty browned bits (seriously, don’t skip this step).
- Put the pork medallions back in, then add enough water to cover everything.
- Toss in the bay leaves, salt, pepper, paprika, whole peppercorns, and marjoram.
- Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours.
- Go do something fun. Your kitchen already smells incredible.
5️⃣ Make That Sauce
- Once the pork is fall-apart tender, remove the meat and bay leaves.
- Blend the veggies and broth until you get a smooth, rich sauce.
- Stir in the mustard and 1.5 tbsp sugar, taste, and adjust if needed.
6️⃣ Thicken It Up
- In a small bowl, mix flour, sour cream, and 50 ml water to create a slurry.
- Slowly whisk it into the sauce and watch it turn into pure gold.
7️⃣ Bring It All Together
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Return the pork medallions to the sauce and let them soak up all that goodness.
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Serve hot with pasta, dumplings, or crusty bread—because trust me, you’ll want something to mop up every last drop!
🍽️ What to Serve It With
I mean, this sauce deserves a good sidekick, so here are some killer pairings:
✅ Pasta – The sauce clings perfectly! 🍝
✅ Dumplings – Soft, pillowy, and perfect for soaking up flavor. 🥟
✅ Crusty bread – Tear, dip, repeat. 🥖
🔎 Pro Tips & Variations
🔹 No red wine? Use white wine or even a splash of balsamic vinegar.
🔹 Want it extra rich? Swap water for beef broth.
🔹 Like a chunky sauce? Skip the blending and leave the veggies whole.
🔹 Feeling creamy? Stir in a little extra sour cream at the end.
❓ Poll: What’s Your Go-To Comfort Food?
🍷 Saucy & rich dishes – Like this one!
🔥 Grilled meats – Charred and smoky goodness.
🍜 Pasta-based meals – Because carbs = happiness.
🍲 Soups & stews – The ultimate cozy vibes.
(Vote in the comments below!)
🔥 Final Thoughts
There’s nothing fancy or complicated about this dish—just simple, comforting, and ridiculously good food. Whether you’re making it for a special dinner or just because you love amazing flavors, this one’s a winner.
Make it, love it, and let me know how it turns out! 😊🍷
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