1 1-1/2-poundham steaktrimmed of fat or four 3/4-inch-thick smoked pork chops (6 - 8 oz each), trimmed of fat
2cupsapple cider
1/2cuppacked light or dark brown sugar
1cupchopped dried apples
1/2tspground sage
1/4tspground cinnamon
1/4cupcider vinegar
1-1/2tbspDijon 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.