Pork Steaks with Sweet Potatoes

This pork steak and sweet potato dish is a good hearty way to warm up on a chilly autumn or winter's day. Round the meal out with the classic Traditional Green Bean Casserole and dinner rolls.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 pork blade steaks, 1/2-inch thick
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 (6-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice
1 small green pepper, seeded and cut into rings
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg

Cooking Directions:

1. Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray coating. Brown blade steaks over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes a side. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Add sweet potato slices, sliced onions and 1/4 cup of the pineapple juice. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
3. Add green pepper rings; cook 5 to 10 minutes more or until all is tender.
4. Remove meat and vegetables from skillet, retaining juices.
5. Stir together cornstarch, cinnamon and remaining pineapple juice. Add to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more.
6. Serve meat and vegetables with sauce.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.