Pork Steaks with Mustard and Gherkins

 

 

Serves 4 

Preparation time: 2 hrs

Cooking time approx. 30 mins

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

 

• 4 X 175g/6oz boneless pork loin steaks

• 2 kiwi fruit

• 45g/1½oz butter

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Pickled gherkins to garnish

• 45g/1½oz shallots, chopped

• 45g/1½oz pickled gherkins, sliced

• 250ml/8fl oz double cream or crème fraîche

• 2 tbs Dijon mustard

• 1tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 tsp sugar

 

 

 

 

Method

 

1.  Prick the pork all over with a sharp fork. Extract the pulp and juice from the kiwi fruit and pour
     over the veal. Turn to coat and leave to marinate for 2 hours.
 

2.  Remove and pat dry, brushing off the seeds. Cook on each side for 8 minutes in the melted

     butter and oil until golden brown.
 

3.  When cooked, remove and keep warm. Add the sauce ingredients to the pan, scraping up all the

     brown sediment and allow to simmer, stirring all the time for 3 minutes. Season, according to

     taste.
 

4.  Serve the pork with the sauce poured over and garnished with the gherkins.