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Maggiano’s Little Italy Pork Medallions with a Green Peppercorn Sauce Recipe
Maggiano’s Little Italy Pork Medallions with a Green Peppercorn Sauce offer succulent pork medallions seared to perfection, complemented by a flavorful green peppercorn sauce for a delightful Italian-inspired dining experience.
Make this Straight-From-the-Restaurant Maggiano’s Little Italy Pork Medallions with a Green Peppercorn Sauce Recipe at home and your Pork Medallions with a Green Peppercorn Sauce will taste just like Maggiano’s Little Italy’s.
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Maggiano’s Little Italy Pork Medallions with a Green Peppercorn Sauce
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Maggiano’s Little Italy
Founded in 1991, Maggiano’s Little Italy has become a prominent and beloved fixture in the American dining scene, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere coupled with classic Italian-American cuisine. The restaurant’s origins trace back to Chicago, where it opened its doors as a single location in River North. Over the years, Maggiano’s has expanded its presence across the United States, with multiple locations that capture the essence of a traditional Italian-American family gathering.
Maggiano’s Little Italy is renowned for its commitment to providing an authentic dining experience reminiscent of Sunday dinners at Nonna’s house. The menu features a variety of pasta dishes, chef-inspired entrées, and classic desserts served family-style, promoting a communal and festive atmosphere.
Among the favorite and popular dishes is the Famous Rigatoni ‘D’, a luxurious combination of rigatoni pasta bathed in a vodka cream sauce, accompanied by grilled chicken and mushrooms. This signature dish embodies Maggiano’s dedication to hearty and flavorful Italian-American fare.
The restaurant’s extensive menu also includes a range of appetizers, salads, and desserts, ensuring a diverse selection that caters to a broad spectrum of tastes. Maggiano’s approach to dining is rooted in the belief that every meal should be a celebration, and this philosophy is reflected in its generous portions and warm, attentive service.
With its commitment to culinary excellence and creating a welcoming atmosphere, Maggiano’s Little Italy has gained popularity as a go-to destination for special occasions, family gatherings, and intimate meals alike. Its wide-reaching presence, with locations in various cities, allows diners across the country to experience the comforting and nostalgic flavors of Italian-American cuisine in a setting that feels like an extension of home.
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Pork Medallions
Pork medallions are tender, succulent cuts of pork loin that are typically sliced into thick, round pieces resembling medallions. This cut of meat is renowned for its tenderness and versatility in cooking, making it a popular choice for various culinary preparations.
One of the benefits of pork medallions is their relatively quick cooking time compared to larger cuts of pork, making them an excellent choice for weeknight meals or dinner parties where time is of the essence. Their size also makes them ideal for portion control, allowing for easy customization of serving sizes to accommodate varying appetites.
Pork medallions pair well with a wide range of sauces and accompaniments, from classic pan sauces like a creamy mustard or mushroom sauce to fruit-based glazes such as apple or cranberry. They also complement a variety of side dishes, including roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad.
Overall, pork medallions are prized for their tender texture, versatility in cooking, and ability to adapt to a myriad of flavors and cuisines, making them a beloved choice for cooks and diners alike. Whether grilled to perfection on a summer barbecue or pan-seared for a cozy winter meal, pork medallions offer a delicious and satisfying dining experience.
La Festa di San Silvestro” – St. Sylvester’s Feast
In Italy, New Year’s Eve, known as “La Festa di San Silvestro” or St. Sylvester’s Feast, centers around the evening meal where families and friends gather, focusing on traditional menu items such as pork and lentils, symbolizing the richness of life and prosperity in the coming year respectively, in line with Italian customs.
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Maggiano's Little Italy Pork Medallions with a Green Peppercorn Sauce Recipe
Maggiano's Little Italy Pork Medallions with a Green Peppercorn Sauce offer succulent pork medallions seared to perfection, complemented by a flavorful green peppercorn sauce for a delightful Italian-inspired dining experience. Make our Maggiano's Little Italy Pork Medallions with a Green Peppercorn Sauce Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Pork Medallions with a Green Peppercorn Sauce will taste just like Maggiano's Little Italy.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Active Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Party Recipe
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Maggiano's Little Italy, Pork
Ingredients
- Maggiano's Little Italy Green Peppercorn Sauce (See the Recipe Box below for this Recipe)
- Sixteen 4-ounces each Pork Loin Medallions
- 8 ounces Flour
- 8 ounces grated or ground Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 8 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped Parsley
Instructions
Prepare Maggiano's Little Italy Green Peppercorn Sauce according to the recipe in the Recipe Box below. Set aside.
Place pork medallions on a cutting board or plate.
In a medium bowl, add flour and Parmesan cheese.
Lightly sprinkle flour/cheese mixture over medallions. Flip and sprinkle other side.
Place olive oil onto a 400°F griddle on into a skillet placed over high heat.
Place pork medallions down on hot griddle or skillet as closely together as possible. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Turn over and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes longer or until an internal temperature 155°F is achieved. Remove heat and keep warm.
Place prepared green peppercorn sauce and butter into a sauté pan. Place over low heat and bring to a simmer. Cook gently until sauce has a medium to thick viscosity.
Place 2 or 4 pork medallions on each serving plate.
Spoon prepared sauce over meat.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
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Maggiano's Little Italy Green Peppercorn Sauce
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 3 cups Maggiano's Little Italy Marsala Cream Sauce (See the Recipe Box below for this Recipe)
- 1 cup Steak Au Jus
- 2 tablespoons dried Green Peppercorns
- 1/2 cup Brandy
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
Prepare Maggiano's Little Italy Marsala Cream Sauce according to the recipe in the Recipe Box below. Set aside.
Place the steak au jus, peppercorns, prepared Marsala cream, brandy and Kosher salt in a food processor or mixer. Blend with for 1 - 2 minutes.
Pour into a bowl or cup and set aside.
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Maggiano's Little Italy Marsala Cream Sauce Recipe
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Active Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons Oil
- 3/4 cup Mushroom Stems washed & sliced, chopped 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Purée
- 1/4 cup White Wine
- 1/3 cup Marsala Wine
- 3/4 cup Chicken Stock
- 2 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Add oil to a skillet. Place over high heat.
When oil is hot and shimmering, add mushroom stems. Sauté for about 15 minutes or until deep golden brown.
After mushrooms are brown, soft and tender, add garlic purée. Sauté for 2 minutes. Do not burn.
Add wine and Marsala. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until reduced by 1/2.
Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until reduced by 1/2.
Add cream and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer. Skim any impurities that rise to top.
Taste. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Strain into metal container. Set aside.
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Photo of “filet mignon au poivre” is by jeffreyw and is used by permission under the Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) Creative Commons License. Read the Full License Here – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode.en. Photo of “Maggiano’s Little Italy…” is by Nicholas Eckhart and is used by permission under the CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Deed Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic Creative Commons License. Read the Full License Here – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legalcode. Thank you, Jeff and Nick. Great Pictures. Photos may be “representative” of the recipe and not the actual finished dish. All photo licenses listed were correct at the time of the posting of the page. Recipe was created by Maggiano’s Little Italy Chef Jeff Mann and shared on The Chef’s Table page of Maggiano’s Blog on 12.29.11 (No longer available) – courtesy of the Wayback Machine. Additional Information is from original research done by SCRR and/or courtesy of Wikipedia and is used by permission.
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