Grilled Pork Medallions with Mustard Braised Red Cabbage

ALANA LOWES

GRILLED PORK MEDALLIONS

WITH MUSTARD BRAISED RED CABBAGE

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 35 mins

These grilled pork medallions are lean, tender, and quick to cook – perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels like a treat. Paired with a tangy-sweet mustard braised red cabbage, this dish brings together rich, savoury flavours with a touch of autumn warmth. The cabbage adds a delightful crunch and a hint of vinegar balancing the juicy pork beautifully. Serve with crisp apple sticks and fresh thyme for a dish that’s as satisfying as it is stylish.

INGREDIENTS
4 pork medallions
Salt & cracked pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large pink lady apple, cut into thin sticks
Juice of 1 lemon

Mustardy Thyme Braised Cabbage
1 small red cabbage, or ½ large one, about 800g, finely shredded
1 tbsp olive oil
6 sprigs thyme
2 tbsp seeded mustard
¼ cup light brown sugar
200ml red wine vinegar
50g butter
Salt & cracked pepper

PORK MEDALLIONS (150G) Price range: $23.40 through $35.10
SEEDED MUSTARD - NEWMAN'S (250G) $10.00

METHOD
To make the braised cabbage, place all the ingredients into a large pot along with a good seasoning of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid, lower the temperature to low and cook for 20-25 mins or until the cabbage is tender, but still has a firmness to it. Remove the lid and continue to cook for a further 5-10 mins, retaining a slight firmness to the cabbage.

PORK MEDALLIONS (150G) Price range: $23.40 through $35.10
SEEDED MUSTARD - NEWMAN'S (250G) $10.00

Meanwhile, preheat the BBQ grill to a medium-high heat. Season the pork medallions with good amount of cracked pepper and salt and olive oil. Place onto the hot BBQ grill and cook until you see the grill scorch marks, approximately 2-3 minutes. Turnover and cook the other side for a further 2-3 mins for a medium cook. Set aside to rest for approx 3-4 mins.

To serves, toss the apple sticks in the lemon juice. Slice the pork medallions. Spoon the braised cabbage onto a plate and serve with sliced pork, lemony apple sticks and sprinkle over fresh thyme if desired.