Spiced Pork Loin Steaks With Prunes

This braise of lean pork loin steaks cooks on it's own and need little attention. Here the pork is sweet and spicy, thanks to the addition of caramelized onion, prunes, spices and vinegar stirred in to sharpen the taste. Partner the casserole with fresh plain egg noodles, and stir fried green cabbage for a really special meal. the caramelized onions, mildly spiced gravy and prunes all add to the rich flavour.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  large onions
• 6  pork loin steaks
• 3  tablespoons seasoned flour
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 -3  bay leaves
• 4  ounces  ready to eat dried pitted prunes
• 14  ounces  vegetable stock
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat oven to 325*F.
2. Peel and thinly slice the onions.
3. Dip the meat in the seasoned flour.
4. Heat the olive oil in a roomy frying pan, add the pork steaks and brown each one on both sides.
5. Transfer to a large casserole.
6. Add theonions to the hot oil and stir to soften over a moderate heat.
7. Add the sugar and stir until the onions caramelize.
8. Stir in the spices, vinegar and 2 TBS cold water.
9. Simmer until the onions are syrupy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
10. Pour the caramelized onions over the pork.
11. Add the bay leaves, prunes and stock.
12. Cover with the casserole lid.
13. Set in the heated oven and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
14. Season with salt and freshly milled pepper to taste before serving.