ORANGE PORK TENDERLOIN

· 2 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into medallions

· 1/2 cup flour

· 1/4 cup cooking oil

· Salt & Pepper

· 2 large onions, chopped

· 1/2 lb mushrooms, chopped

· 3 tbsp flour

· 2 cups orange juice

Coat the pork medallions with 1/2 cup flour, then brown them in oil. Sprinkle with salt and lots of pepper. Remove to a shallow casserole dish, reserving the pan drippings.

Add to the pan drippings, the chopped onions and cook lightly. Add the mushrooms and stir briefly. Sprinkle with 3 tbps flour and mix. Gradually add the orange juice, stirring constantly to make a smooth sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning. Pour the sauce over the pork and cover with foil.

Bake at 350^o for 45 minutes, checking occasionally. Add more juice if necessary.

Serve garnished with orange segments, strips of orange rind or fresh mint.

Serves 6.