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Pork meat is a lean meat that is similar in properties to chicken meat. It is very easy to digest and cuts with very little fat can be obtained, making it suitable for any diet. It is obtained from the back parts of the pig. Properties and benefits: Pork ham steaks are a source of potassium and vitamins such as thiamine, B6, B12, niacin, and riboflavin, necessary for the health of our body tissues. They are beneficial for athletes due to their high protein content, as they help develop muscle. It is highly recommended meat for pregnant or lactating women. This type of meat increases our level of satiety, making it ideal for high-calorie diets. By containing thiamine, it provides us with energy as it assimilates carbohydrates in the body and converts them into energy. Nutritional value per 100 grams: Calories: 273 kcal Proteins: 16.6 g Fats: 23 g Carbohydrates: 0 g Calcium: 8 mg Iron: 1.3 mg Magnesium: 18 mg Zinc: 1.8 mg Potassium: 370 mg Storage and tips: Always keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Pork ham steaks can be frozen. Before cooking the steaks, you should take them out of the refrigerator 1 hour in advance to let them come to room temperature, and if they are frozen, the most suitable way to thaw them is in the refrigerator. Recipe and uses in the kitchen: Since they are sliced, the best way to consume them is grilled or accompanied with a delicious sauce, for example, mushroom sauce. The first thing to do is to season the steaks with salt and pepper and coat them with flour to seal them. Once the steaks are done, in the same pan or pot, sauté a sliced onion and garlic. Once sautéed, add the steaks, a can of mushrooms or 300 grams of fresh mushrooms, a bay leaf, a can of beer, and let it cook until the pork ham steaks are tender.