{"id":134,"date":"2011-06-07T11:41:00","date_gmt":"2011-06-07T11:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/islandrooster.net\/dev\/food\/index.php\/2011\/06\/07\/apple-fennel-pork-steaks\/"},"modified":"2020-08-17T01:17:15","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T01:17:15","slug":"apple-fennel-pork-steaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thermogourmand.com.au\/index.php\/2011\/06\/07\/apple-fennel-pork-steaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple & Fennel Pork Steaks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I bought some lovely pork steaks in Albany recently which were just too good to bash out to make schnitzels. So, I decided cook them as regular steaks and serve with a creamy apple & fennel sauce.
\nWe all know that apple and pork have a wonderful affinity for each other, but not many people would think of fennel in this mix. I adore the aniseedy deliciousness of fennel seeds and normally will make a cabbage dish with fennel seeds and apple to serve with pork.
\nThis time, a sauce was called for, so the apple and fennel seeds made a delicious debut. I didn’t measure everything as I cooked, so amounts are estimates only. Use your own judgement and taste as you go!<\/p>\n

Apple & Fennel Pork Steaks<\/b>
\n8 pork steaks
\n1 Tbsp oil
\npepper, salt
\n2 Tbsp butter
\n1 onion, sliced
\n1 green apple, sliced (place in a bowl of water with some lemon juice to prevent browning)
\n1 Tbsp\u00a0 brown sugar
\n2 tsp fennel seeds
\n1 cup chicken stock (or water with 2 tsp chicken stock powder)
\n2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
\n1\/2 cup pouring cream (or skinny tinny if you’re watching your fat intake)
\n1 Tbsp or so of cornflour<\/p>\n

Heat oil in a large heavy based fry pan. Season pork steaks and cook on both sides for a few minutes on high heat until browned. Remove to a plate and cover with foil.
\nHeat butter in pan and add onion.\u00a0 Saute for a few minutes and add sliced apple and brown sugar, fennel seeds and balsamic. Saute until softened and caramelised.
\nAdd chicken stock and cover with lid. Cook for 10 minutes or so until very soft. Test for seasoning.
\nAdd cream mixed with cornflour and cook until thickened.
\nReturn steaks and any juices to pan and reheat.
\nServe with vegetables in season. I served with french beans, minted matchstick carrot and smashed potatoes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I bought some lovely pork steaks in Albany recently which were just too good to bash out to make schnitzels. So, I decided cook them as regular steaks and serve with a creamy apple & fennel sauce. We all know that apple and pork have a wonderful affinity for each other, but not many people…<\/p>\n

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