2023
pork loin steaks & apple chutney
Serves 4
Chutney
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup fine diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green apples, fine diced
- 1 serrano pepper, fine diced
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- ½ cup light-brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Pork Steaks
- 1 (2-pound) pork loin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Oil as needed
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion, garlic, apples, serrano pepper, and ginger to soften. Stir in the light-brown sugar and season with cinnamon.
Deglaze the pan with apple cider vinegar and cook to reduce until almost dry. Add the water, bring to a simmer, and reduce to jam consistency. Mixture will thicken slightly when cooled. Remove from heat and let cool fully before adding the cilantro. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
pork loin steaks & apple chutney
Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the skillet.
Prepare the steaks by cutting the pork loin into ½-pound steaks. Pound the steaks to an even thickness of ¼ inch.
Combine the salt and pepper and season the pork steaks on both sides.
Gently place the steaks in the preheated skillet and rest a meat press on top to promote even cooking. Sear the steaks on one side, then flip to sear the other side halfway through cooking.
Once done, remove the steaks from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting or serving.
Top with chutney and serve warm.
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPH BY KRISTEL MATOUSEK
WWW.PHOTORICALFOOD.COM
