Anise Pork with Figs and Apples

Ingredients

• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• Four 6-ounce boneless pork loin steaks
• 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup 1/4-inch-thick tart apple slices
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 4 dried Calimyrna figs, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed aniseed or fennel seeds

1. 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 ...

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