Smoked Ham Steak or Pork Chops in Apple and Cider Sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 208.43 kcalCarbohydrates: 48.66 gProtein: 1.63 gFat: 1.89 gSaturated Fat: 0.12 gSodium: 15.25 mgFiber: 1.85 gVitamin A: 0.68275 IUCalcium: 68.56 mgIron: 1.78 mg
Ingredients
- 1 1-1/2- pound ham steak trimmed of fat or four 3/4-inch-thick smoked pork chops (6 - 8 oz each), trimmed of fat
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped dried apples
- 1/2 tsp ground sage
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1-1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy, nonstick or other nonreactive skillet over high heat. Put in the chops or steak and brown for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove the meat.
- To make the Apple and Cider Sauce: Add all the sauce ingredients to the skillet except the mustard. Boil rapidly until the liquid is reduce to about 1-3/4 cups. Whisk in the mustard and reduce to a simmer.
- Return the chops or ham steak to the pan, cover, and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Transfer the meat to a platter. If the sauce is too thin, reduce it over high heat until it becomes syrupy. Pour the sauce over the meat and serve.