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Pork steaks simmer with Mediterranean flavors for a satisfying skillet meal. Serve with pasta or soft polenta, or Italian bread for mopping up the sauce.

Pork Steaks Braised with Tomato & Basil

4 pork blade steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch-thick
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground fennel seed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
8 basil leaves, minced

1. Stir together fennel, salt and pepper and rub on both sides of steaks.
2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat, add garlic and cook and stir for 1 minute, until garlic is mellow but not browned.
3. Add steaks, brown about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.
4. Pour tomatoes over steaks, bring to a boil, cover, lower heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until steaks are tender. Stir in basil.

Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 400 calories
Protein 42 grams
Fat 20 grams
Sodium 690 milligrams
Cholesterol 135 milligrams
Saturated Fat 6 grams
Carbohydrates 15 grams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.