Anise Pork with Figs and Apples
Anise Pork with Figs and Apples is a gluten free and primal main course. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 424 calories, 38g of protein, and 21g of fat. Head to the store and pick up pork loin steaks, salt and pepper, thick tart apple, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Sprinkle the aniseed on both sides of the pork chops and season with salt and pepper. In a large nonreactive skillet, heat the olive oil until almost smoking.
Add the pork steaks and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until well browned, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to moderate and cook the pork until firm and barely pink inside, about 4 minutes longer.
Transfer the meat to a plate.
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in the skillet.
Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the apple slices and cook, turning, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons of the orange juice and cook until the apple slices are just tender, about 1 minute.
Add the figs and the remaining 6 tablespoons orange juice, increase the heat to moderately high and simmer to blend flavors, 1 to 2 minutes.
Season the sauce with the vinegar, salt and pepper. Swirl in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Return the pork and any juices; reheat briefly.
Serve With: Rice, wild rice, or barley.