Pork steaks with gin & coriander sauce

Pork steaks with gin & coriander sauce

Fancy trying a new recipe? Pork, gin and coriander make a winning combination

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Plus soaking and marinating time

Method

  1. Crush the juniper berries coarsely using a pestle and mortar or rolling pin.Warm the gin in a small pan then pour over the juniper berries and leave to soak for 20 minutes. Trim the pork - leave on a little fat for flavour and to keep it moist. Drain the juniper berries, reserving the gin.
  2. In a mini blender, or using a pestle and mortar, pound the garlic, rosemary and coriander seeds with the juniper berries and 2 tbsp olive oil. Spread the mixture over the pork. Cover and marinate for as long as possible (preferably overnight if you have the time).
  3. Heat the remaining oil in a small non-stick frying pan until very hot. Add the pork and cook quickly on both sides until golden. Pour in the gin - boil fast until it disappears or set light to it and let the flames burn down - this removes the raw alcohol taste. Pour in the apple juice. Scrape the pan to loosen any sticky bits. Bring to the boil.
  4. Half cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes until the pork is cooked and the sauce reduced but not too thick. Remove the pork to a warm plate. Swirl the crème fraîche into the sauce. Bring back to boil and boil rapidly for 1-2 minutes until it's syrupy, then season to taste. Serve the pork and sauce with mashed potatoes and savoy cabbage, tossed with butter and finely sliced garlic.

Per serving

557 kcalories, protein 41g, carbohydrate 10g, fat 32 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 0g, salt 0.35 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2003.

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  • Binder photo Charlie

    22 January 2008

    Charlie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is wonderful with champ and peas. The sweetness of the apple juice is a contrast to the champ and is really nice with peas a really dinner party winner with little effort.

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  • Binder photo Marie

    08 February 2008

    Marie rated and commented on this recipe

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    A firm favourite - have been making this dish since cutting out the recipe from the 2003 magazine. The herbs and spices mix well with sweet apple juice and the little kick of gin. Champ is great with it, or creamy mash and sauteed leeks. You have to try this recipe, it's fantastic!

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  • Binder photo Her6ie53

    28 May 2008

    Her6ie53 rated and commented on this recipe

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    Excellent Recipe, prepared in minutes with minimum effort and full of flavour.

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  • Binder photo Jayne

    24 June 2008

    Jayne rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious and was easier to make than it sounded. Made it 3 times now. Impressive meal for company.

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  • Binder photo Tiny

    21 August 2008

    Tiny rated and commented on this recipe

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    Sounds complicated but really easy to make and well worth the effort. I make it with pork fillet so the meat is very tender. A really useful recipe to have at hand. Have made this quickly when in a hurry and as a planned meal. Both were tasty but the pork definitely benefits from marinading for as long as possible though to extract the maximum flavour. Delicious and looks very impressive.

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  • Binder photo DJW

    05 October 2008

    DJW rated and commented on this recipe

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    A sauce to die for used thinnish loin chops and marinaded overnight so cooked quickly. Just could not get enough of the sauce will be making again.

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  • Binder photo shirley ann

    19 March 2009

    shirley ann commented on this recipe

    where did you get or where can i get the juniper berries ?

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    21 January 2010

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  • Binder photo Ruthy

    22 August 2010

    Ruthy rated and commented on this recipe

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    Made this for dinner tonight. I only had thin cut pork loin steaks but it still worked well. Delicious and will certainly be making it again. In response to Shirley Ann, I found the juniper berries in my local Somerfield (I'm probably a bit late with that and not much help now!)

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  • Binder photo mrhallorann

    16 November 2010

    mrhallorann rated and commented on this recipe

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    Just made this tonight, using a butterfly'd pork fillet, marinated for 24hrs. Mixed a little grated cheddar and Dijon mustard into my mash as well. Absolutely gorgeous!! Will definitely be doing this one again and next time probably for a dinner party - the flavours are that good!

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    08 March 2011

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  • Binder photo CSCollins

    06 June 2011

    CSCollins commented on this recipe

    I was quite excited about making this with my stepson and we had a giggle about "not telling the others what's in it" and the flame throwing part of lighting the gin! It was quite a nice meal and made a nice change for dinner. The sauce was quite sweet though so there was plenty left over, next time I won't be doubling the sauce ingredients for 4 people.

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  • Binder photo Amanda

    24 March 2012

    Amanda commented on this recipe

    Can you make it with plain yoghurt instead of creme fraiche?

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    23 May 2012

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    Completely delish!!!!!!!

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  • Binder photo SofieWood

    05 July 2012

    SofieWood rated and commented on this recipe

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    I've made this a few times, really quick and easy to do and full of flavour! Boyfriend not keen on mash potato so last time did with super crispy roasties and veg - worked well! Would really recommend giving this a go!

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  • Binder photo Gin King

    10 December 2012

    Gin King commented on this recipe

    This is a truly great way to liven up a pork steak and turn it into something really special. As my name suggests I love all things Gin and for this recipe I chose the smoothest gin in my collection (Oliver Twist London Distilled Gin). I found that 5 tbsp of this Gin worked perfectly. Being a specialist Gin you are best to buy it online. This can be done here: http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-18827.aspx Why not give it a go - I would love to see what other people think and whether you have a proffered Gin that you would rather use.

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    05 April 2013

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    Ab Fab! love this recipe it's so simple yet impressive and very very tasty.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Plus soaking and marinating time

Ingredients

  • 2 juniper berries
  • 4 tbsp gin , warmed
  • 1 garlic clove , finely chopped
  • 1 sprig rosemary , finely chopped
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 x 175g/6oz thick, boneless pork steaks
  • 150ml ¼ pint English apple juice , the cloudy varieties have more flavour
  • 4 tbsp crème fraîche
  • mashed potato and buttered savoy cabbage, to serve
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Per serving

557 kcalories, protein 41g, carbohydrate 10g, fat 32 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 0g, salt 0.35 g

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