Pork in Agrodolce

This is kind of a fun different way to use up pork. (since we have TONS of it since it's cheap at Costco)

4 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
4 Marinated artichoke hearts, thinly sliced
1 Shallot
4 Pork Medallions
1 Tbsp. Sugar
4 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
4 Tbsp. dry white wine (I use apple juice)

In skillet warm olive oil. Add artichoke hearts and fry till crunchy and golden (8 minutes--be very careful when adding artichoke hearts---the oil will spatter!) When crunchy, remove hearts from skillet. Add shallots to skillet and saute 3 minutes. Season pork with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook pork 2 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Add the sugar, vinegar, and wine (apple juice) to skillet and deglaze, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Return pork to skillet and cook an additional 4-5 minutes. Remove pork and garnish with artichoke pieces.

I like to serve these with baked yams topped with cinnamon and brown sugar or maple glazed carrots. It's a little fancier than plain old pork and mashed potatoes.