Georgian Cherry Walnut Pork

A weeknight Georgian-inspired skillet dinner with juicy seared pork tenderloin, tart-sweet cherry walnut pan sauce, quick braised red cabbage, and crisp potatoes for a seasonal June plate.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    12 oz, trimmed and cut into 1-inch medallions $3.99
  • Red Cabbage
    10 oz, thinly sliced $1.99
  • Red Potatoes
    12 oz, cut into 3/4-inch pieces $1.29
  • Fresh Red Cherries in Bag
    1 cup, pitted and halved $5.99
  • Parsley
    1/3 cup chopped, divided $1.89
  • Garlic
    2 cloves, minced $0.79
  • Walnuts
    1/4 cup finely chopped
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons, divided
  • Red wine vinegar
    2 tablespoons, divided
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon
    1/8 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
    to taste
  • Water
    1/4 cup, plus more for boiling potatoes

Instructions

  1. Prep the produce and pork: thinly slice the red cabbage, cut the potatoes, pit and halve the cherries, mince the garlic, chop the parsley, and season the pork medallions with salt, pepper, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon.
  2. Place the potatoes in a small pot, cover with salted water, bring to a boil, and cook 8–10 minutes until just tender; drain well and let them steam-dry while you start the cabbage.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the drained potatoes cut-side down, and cook 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp; transfer to a plate and season lightly with salt.
  4. In the same skillet, add the red cabbage, half the garlic, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup water, salt, and pepper; cook 7–9 minutes, stirring often, until tender-crisp and glossy, then transfer beside the potatoes and keep warm.
  5. Wipe the skillet if needed, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sear the pork medallions over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and the centers reach 145°F; transfer to a plate to rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Lower the heat to medium, add the cherries, remaining garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, honey, walnuts, and 2 tablespoons water; simmer 3–4 minutes, scraping up browned bits, until the cherries soften and the sauce looks jammy but still chunky.
  7. Stir half the parsley into the cherry walnut sauce, taste for salt and pepper, then plate the cabbage and potatoes with the pork medallions on top; spoon over the sauce and finish with the remaining parsley.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: About $11–$13 for 2 servings, based on the sale pork tenderloin plus cherries, red cabbage, potatoes, parsley, and garlic from the list.

Health notes: About 620 calories per serving with high protein from pork, fiber-rich cabbage and potatoes, and healthy fats from walnuts.

Drink pairing: Pair with a bright medium-bodied red that can handle cherries, walnuts, and warm spices without overpowering the pork.