Pork Steaks with Brown Sugar Apples

4 pork steaks (1/2- 3/4 in. thick)

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp. chopped sage

2 red apples, sliced

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp. butter

Place pork, oil, vinegar, and sage in shallow dish and set aside. To make the apples, press slices into brown sugar. Place butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and cook apples for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden and soft. Set aside and keep warm. Place a frying pan over high heat. Drain the pork and cook for 3-5 minutes each side or to your liking. To serve, place pork on plate with apple slices and steamed green vegetables. Serves 4.

Review - The flavor of the marinade was wonderfully simple. When I make this again, I think I'm going to double the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and let it reduce to make a sauce (thanks for the tip Lisa). Jay wasn't crazy about the apples, but he's not a big fan of any fruit/meat combo. I thought apples and pork were customary everywhere, but I guess not if you're from Texas. Josie took a few bites of the pork. I served with polenta and peas. I liked the alliterative quality: pork, polenta, and peas.