Creamy Cider & Mushroom Sauce for Pork

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat the oil or butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes until nicely browned.

Step 3

Add the shallot or onion and cook for another 2 minutes, then stir in the garlic for about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Pour in the cider and allow it to bubble for 3–4 minutes, until reduced by roughly half.

Step 5

Add the chicken stock and simmer for another 2–3 minutes.

Step 6

Reduce the heat and stir in the cream or crème fraîche, English mustard and thyme.

Step 7

Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. Do not boil hard once the cream has been added.

Step 8

Season with plenty of black pepper and taste before adding any salt.

Step 9

Spoon over freshly cooked pork loin steaks.