Pork medallions with cashew sauce

Recipe & Food Styling Marisa Curatolo, Photography Cory Aronec


The flavour of all flavours, think satay with peanut sauce, only easier to make. Incredible.


Ingredients

1 (12-ounce) pork tenderloin, trimmed, sliced

¼ cup plain yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon ground cumin

Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to season

2 tablespoons canola oil

Cashew sauce

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

5 cloves garlic, pressed

1 tablespoon ginger paste

1 cup canned diced tomatoes, puréed

2 tablespoons garam masala

¼ teaspoon ground fenugreek

¾ cup 35% cream

½ cup cashews, toasted and finely ground

½ cup water

1 ½ teaspoons sugar

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Fresh cilantro and chopped cashews, to garnish


Preparation

For pork, in medium bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, paprika and cumin. Season pork with salt and pepper. Toss well with yogurt mixture. Cover and chill two hours or overnight. Remove from marinade and pat meat dry. Heat oil in large Dutch Oven over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook 2 minutes per side or until crispy brown on exterior. Remove and set aside.

For sauce, in same Dutch Oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger paste. Cook over medium-high heat for 2 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, garam marsala, and fenugreek; cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in cream, ground cashews, water and sugar. Return pork to skillet and cook 3 minutes longer or until heated through. Add more water if sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper. Serve in individual serving bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and cashews. Serves 4.

Note: For slow cooker or Instant Pot, please use cooking times according to manufacturers directions for each individual pot.

ANNA Test Kitchen

Although the magazine was launched in Mari Loewen’s Canadian home kitchen where it remained for 10 years, as the brand grew many incredibly talented folks were involved in the success of ANNA Magazine. To name a few, Creative Director, Segun Olude; Art Director, Shannon Dewy; Prop Stylist, Kari Wardrop, Recipe Developer & Food Stylist, Marisa Curatolo; Copywriters Tara Kaprowy and Erin Lancione, and many friends, sponsors and advertisers. As the brand transitioned into the digital world, many more were involved. Thank you to all of them.

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