Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Mushroom Gravy

By: Samantha Skaggs Published February 4, 2025

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Pork Tenderloin Medallions are tender, sautéed slices of pork tenderloin smothered in a savory mushroom gravy for an easy, one-pan, stove-top dinner that's sure to become a family favorite!

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with mushroom gravy in pot with parsley.

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If you're a fan of pork, you'll also love Crock Pot Pork Loin with Honey Balsamic Glaze, Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork, Pork Tenderloin Marinade, and Slow Cooker Carnitas!

We interrupt your regularly-scheduled program of cozy soups and comfort food to bring you a savory supper that can be enjoyed spring, summer, fall, and winter...Pork Tenderloin Medallions with mushroom gravy!

This is a meal that I've been making for as many years as I've been married, and it's always been one of my hubby's favorites. Pork Tenderloin Medallions is a 30-minute meal cooked entirely on the stove, so no need to even turn on the oven!

It's easy enough for a weeknight yet special enough for company...because it tastes like you've been toiling in the kitchen all day!

Pork Tenderloin Medallions and mushrooms over rice on plate.

Ingredients

So what do you need to make these tender, delectable Pork Tenderloin Medallions?

For the Pork

Pork tenderloin. Trimmed and cut into ½ inch slices. And pounded! More on that in the green box below... Just make sure you don't try to use pork loin instead! That's an entirely different cut of meat that's much larger and not as tender.
EVOO + butter. For browning the aforementioned pork slices.

For the Gravy

Butter + flour + beef broth. The gravy's base! I sometimes substitute water plus Organic Beef Better Than Bouillon for the beef broth.
Soy sauce + balsamic vinegar + red wine vinegar. The gravy's flavor enhancers! I prefer using low-sodium soy sauce to give me more control over the ultimate saltiness of the dish.
Fresh white mushrooms. Washed and sliced. Feel free to substitute another type of mushroom if you wish.
Fresh garlic. Minced.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper. As needed, to taste.

The above ingredients combine to create a deeply flavored, savory mushroom gravy that's tempting enough to lick off your plate!

But if you happen to be more sophisticated than that, serve your Pork Tenderloin Medallions over rice or egg noodles (my personal favorite) to soak up all of that gravy goodness. 😉

Aerial view of Pork Tenderloin Medallions on plate and in pot.

Important Tip

In my humble opinion, there's a simple secret to make this Pork Tenderloin Medallions recipe even more delectable:

Pound your slices of pork tenderloin!

It only takes an extra few minutes, and that time is well rewarded by the fact that you can cut this meat with a fork by the time it's done cooking. Seriously...it's like buttah. Plus, whacking meat with a mallet is oddly therapeutic, so that's yet another bonus.

A little trick I've learned over the years, however, is to spread out your slices of meat on a cutting board, and then cover them with a piece of plastic wrap before the pounding commences. You may have to do so in a couple of batches, but this prevents the juices and little fragments of meat from splattering all over your kitchen. You're welcome. 😉

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with mushrooms close-up.

How to Make Pork Tenderloin Medallions

(The below photos are intended to be helpful, but please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for FULL DIRECTIONS.)

This recipe is quick, easy, and straightforward!

Whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar and set aside.

Working in batches, lay your pork tenderloin slices on a large cutting board or work surface with a bit of space between them. Place a sheet of plastic wrap over them to prevent splattering. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound the pork tenderloin slices to ¼-inch thick.

Pounding pork tenderloin medallions with a meat mallet.

In a large deep pan, melt together olive oil and butter. Working in batches (don't crowd the pan!), cook your pork tenderloin medallions on the first side until they start to brown. Flip the meat and cook until the other side begins to brown as well.

Browning pork tenderloin medallions in skillet.

Pork tenderloin medallions cooking on second side.

Remove the browned pork to a plate and set aside. (If the pork tenderloin medallions are not cooked all the way through at this point, that's okay! They will continue cooking later once submerged in the simmering gravy.)
Add more butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Whisk in the flour and then slowly pour in the beef broth mixture. Stir until all of the ingredients are smoothly combined.

Flour and butter base for pork tenderloin medallions gravy.

Making mushroom gravy for Pork Tenderloin Medallions recipe.

Add the mushrooms, minced garlic, and browned pork tenderloin medallions back to the pan.

Adding mushrooms and garlic to Pork Tenderloin Medallions recipe.

Adding pork tenderloin medallions back to skillet.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook for about ten more minutes or until the pork juices run clear and the mushrooms are tender.

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with mushrooms cooking in skillet.

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with mushroom gravy ready to serve.

Serve immediately. YUM! 🙂

Pork Tenderloin Medallions and mushrooms over egg noodles.

What to Serve with Pork Tenderloin Medallions

As previously mentioned, I like serving these Pork Tenderloin Medallions over something in order to soak up all of that delicious mushroom gravy! Egg noodles (or another shape of pasta) or rice are my go-tos, but mashed potatoes are also delicious!

I also like serving a veggie alongside this dish, such as Roasted Broccoli or Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

And of course, a crisp green salad is always a nice counterbalance to a rich and savory main course like Pork Tenderloin Medallions. Dress your salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, a tangy Champagne Vinaigrette, or a creamy Ranch Dressing!

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with mushroom gravy close-up.

So I have I convinced you to give this homey, comforting, stovetop supper a try?

I promise...this Pork Tenderloin Medallions recipe will not disappoint!

In fact, I predict that once you taste it, it'll end up on your dinner rotation year-round. 🙂

Pork Tenderloin Medallions aerial in pot.

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