Pork Scallopini with Mushroom Gravy (Easy 30-Minute Skillet Dinner)

If you’re looking for a fast, restaurant-quality dinner that feels comforting without being complicated, this Pork Scallopini with Mushroom Gravy belongs in your weeknight lineup.

Tender pork medallions are quickly pan-seared, then simmered in a savory mushroom gravy until perfectly juicy and flavorful. Everything cooks in one skillet, and the whole dish is ready in about 30 minutes, making it a great “busy night but still want real food” kind of meal.

Scallopini (or scallopine) is an Italian cooking technique where meat is pounded thin before cooking. Traditionally made with chicken or veal, this version uses pork tenderloin for a melt-in-your-mouth texture without the long cooking time.

Serve it with steamed broccoli, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, or buttered noodles for a complete meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• • Ready in about 30 minutes

  • One-pan clean-up

  • Affordable and pantry-friendly ingredients

  • Tender, juicy pork with rich mushroom gravy

  • Perfect for both weeknights and entertaining

Time-Saving Tips

• • • Use pre-sliced mushrooms

    • Pair with steam-in-the-bag veggies or microwave rice

Greta

30 Minute Pork Scallopini with Mushroom Gravy

Easy 30-minute Pork Scallopini with mushroom gravy. Tender pork medallions simmered in a flavorful one-pan sauce. Weeknight-friendly and delicious.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
• 1¼ pounds pork tenderloin sliced into ½-inch medallions
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• 1½ tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method

 

1. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Place pork medallions between two sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper. Lightly pound to about ¼-inch thickness.
3. Remove the top sheet and season both sides of the pork with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Add the pork to the hot skillet and sear for 4–5 minutes or until golden and easily released from the pan. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
5. Note: The pork will finish cooking later.
6. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, mushrooms, and remaining olive oil to the skillet. Stir in rosemary and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes, or until browned and softened.
7. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the skillet, scraping up browned bits for extra flavor.
8. Stir cornstarch (or arrowroot) with a splash of warm broth from the skillet until smooth. Add this slurry back into the pan and stir until the gravy begins to thicken.
9. Return the pork and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Cover and simmer over medium-low for 2–3 minutes or until heated through.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of broth to loosen the gravy

What to Serve With Pork Scallopini

This dish pairs beautifully with:

• • • • Roasted carrots

      • Mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash

      • Garlic butter noodles

      • Steamed broccoli or green beans

      • Rice pilaf or risotto

Pork Scallopini Variations

• • • • Swap the protein: Works with chicken cutlets or thin-sliced pork chops

      • Make it creamier: Add a splash of heavy cream before serving

      • Add brightness: Stir in a squeeze of lemon juice or white wine before thickening

Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of broth to loosen the gravy.

Helpful Tools

• • • • Meat mallet or rolling pin

      • Large nonstick or stainless skillet

      • Silicone tongs

      • Herb scissors

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