With this Pork Steaks recipe, dry pork chops will never be served again. Ring the dinner bell because in just 30 minutes, full-flavored, juicy chops will be hitting the table.
This dinner requires minimal effort and time. In fact, if you have a measly 10 minutes to spare, you'll most definitely want to make the brown gravy that goes along with these pork steaks. Not only does the gravy cook in the same pan as the pork steaks (making clean-up a breeze), but it adds so much flavor and comfort food vibes to the dish!
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What are Pork Steaks?
If you aren't familiar with pork shoulder steaks, you have been missing out! Not to be confused with ham steaks, which come from the leg of a pig, pork steaks are thinly sliced steaks that come from the shoulder; a hard-working cut of meat positioned next to the ribs, therefore tough by nature. Because of all that hard work, meat from the shoulder can be a little tough. This is why you often see pork shoulders slow-cooked or braised and served as pulled pork.
However, there is another way to cook this cut of meat and still achieve phenomenal results. Sliced pork steaks can be cooked similarly to pork chops, and when done right, the result is tender, juicy pork steaks - no marinade, no time-consuming braise required!
Why This Recipe Works
This quick-fix pork dinner recipe cooks entirely on the stovetop. Our simple pan-sear prep and cooking process makes a masterpiece dinner out of budget-friendly pork steaks in less than 30 minutes (and that's including the gravy). We follow a similar process for our steak pasta!
And, if you need an even quicker dinner, pork steaks are absolutely delicious without the gravy thanks to our simple spice combo.
Ingredients
- Shoulder Blade Steaks | This cut of pork is often labeled "Shoulder Blade Steaks" or "Blade Steaks" and is found near the pork chops in the meat section of your grocery store. More often than not, have a blade bone running through them, similar to a Porterhouse Steak.
- Oil | Avocado or canola oil are excellent choices for this.
- Seasoning | Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. For the Easy Button on this step, reach for our Pork Chop Seasoning!
For the Brown Gravy
- Unsalted Butter
- Yellow Onion
- All-Purpose Flour
- Unsalted or Low-Sodium Beef Broth | A lower level of salt in the broth will give you more control over the sodium levels in your gravy and prevent it from turning too salty.
- Worcestershire Sauce | Worcestershire sauce adds tang, intensifies meaty flavors, and gives your pork gravy extra depth of savoriness.
How to Cook Pork Steak
Prep | In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Then, pat the pork dry with a paper towel and sprinkle both sides liberally with the seasoning. Set aside until ready to use.
Sear the Steaks | Next, prep the pan by adding the oil and allow it to come to temperature. Do not add the pork before the oil is hot. Sear the steaks in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Your pork steaks will be delicious at this point, and you could totally stop here if needed. But if you want to make them next-level delicious, keep the pan hot and follow these steps to make this easy gravy...
Try It with Pork Steak Gravy
The extra few minutes to throw together this easy pork steak gravy is well worth it.
Cook the Onion | Before adding the butter, reduce the heat to medium so that it does not burn. As soon as the butter has melted, add the onion to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes.
Make the Gravy | Flour will serve as the thickener for your gravy. We go through a similar process in our pot roast recipe. Sprinkle it over the onions and stir until they are evenly coated. To ensure a smooth and creamy gravy, add the beef broth one big splash at a time, whisking well after each addition. Once the mixture starts to resemble pudding, add the remaining broth all at once. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, just until slightly thickened.
Serve | Remove from the heat and ladle over your pork steaks to serve!
Additional Cooking Methods
Even though our favorite way to cook pork steaks is quick and easy on the stovetop, they'll definitely come together deliciously in the air fryer, the crockpot, the oven, or on the grill as well. Super versatile!
Air Fryer
If you have an air fryer, this is a very simple and easy way to cook your pork steaks.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Once preheated, add your prepped and seasoned pork steaks. You may only be able to cook 2 at a time; try not to overcrowd the basket too much.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping the steaks halfway through the cooking time.
- Once the chops have reached an internal temperature of 145°F, remove them from the air fryer, allow them to cool slightly, and enjoy.
Crockpot
Thanks to all that marbling, pork steaks are excellent candidates for the slow cooker. This cooking method is also a great way to avoid preheating the oven in the summertime. Let's keep that kitchen cool!
- Add the seasoned pork steaks to your slow cooker and cover.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Grill
Enjoy the great outdoors and patio time, and the added flavor of fire and smoke to your pork steaks. We support that delicious combo!
- Preheat your grill the medium-high.
- Once the grill is preheated, add the prepped and seasoned pork steaks.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove from the grill, allow to cool slightly, and enjoy.
The BEST Side Dishes for Pork Steaks
It's beyond easy to put together a well-rounded comfort food dinner with pork steaks as that star. Any Southern grandma will be proud of a menu featuring this lineup:
- A starter or side salad, like our wedge or house salad.
- Any Southern-style green in the way of roasted okra, collard greens, or fresh green beans.
- Mashed potatoes and pork steaks with brown gravy go together like PB+J; it just makes sense. Crispy roasted potatoes are a knockout hit, too!
- And you mustn't forget yeast rolls or homemade cornbread!
How to Store Your Leftovers
Store | Pork steaks can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheat | Pork steaks reheat well in the microwave at 1-minute intervals. They can also be reheated in the oven on a rimmed baking sheet or casserole dish at 350°F for about 10-12 minutes. Remember to cover them with aluminum foil to prevent them from drying out.
Freeze | This recipe freezes great! Allow to cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe, airtight container with little headspace to prevent freezer burn. Keep in the freezer for 2-3 months.
5 More Pork Dinners to Try
- Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy
- Pork Loin Roast
- Crispy Breaded + Baked Pork Chops
- Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
- Smoked Pork Chops
Pork Steaks
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 pounds thinly sliced pork shoulder blade steaks
- 2 tablespoons canola or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2-¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pat the pork steaks dry with a paper towel and sprinkle both sides liberally with the seasoning. Set aside until ready to use.
- Add the oil to a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and allow to come to temperature. Add the pork steaks to pan, taking care not to overcrowd the pan and cooking in batches if needed. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook 3-4 minutes more. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining pork steaks. Set aside on a plate and make the gravy.
- Reduce the heat to medium heat and add the butter. As soon as the butter has melted, add the onion to the pan, and stir. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and cooked through.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and stir until evenly coated. Then, one big splash at a time, add the beef broth, whisking well after each addition. Once the mixture starts to resemble pudding, add the remaining broth all at once. Add the Worcestershire sauce and whisk to combine. Allow to simmer, 3-4 minutes, until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat.
- Serve your pork steaks with a ladle full of gravy and enjoy.
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Chris says
What store sells pork steaks?
Kelly Anthony says
Hi Chris! I found ours at HEB.
Shawn wilson says
Price chopper- Aldi's
Annie says
In the written directions if doesn't tell you when to add the Worcestershire sauce. I would add it in after all of the broth is incorporated. This sounds like a yummy recipe. Can't wait to try it out.
ann says
Kroger sells "pork steak ready" pork butts
Stephanie says
Looks delicious! I like the addition of Worcestershire sauce in the gravy!
Kelly Anthony says
Thank you so much, Stephanie!
Dee says
I don't see the Worcestershire sauce in the instructions.
Kelly Anthony says
It's at the very end of the ingredient list, Dee 🙂 Happy cooking!
Caroline says
These look tasty, especially with that onion gravy on top.
Jessica Formicola says
I am always looking for new ways to cook pork, and I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so flavorful and delicious!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy says
Now this is a meat lovers dream right here. Love the gravy on this juicy chops. This would go over well in our house for sure.
Sharon Chen says
This recipe looks so yummy! I can't wait to try it at home.
Sapana says
These look so delicious, especially with the creamy onion gravy on top.
Beth says
This is simply mouthwatering! I like that I can get the same delicious flavor by pan searing as marinading!
Sharon says
This pork steak recipe looks so delicious! Perfect comfort food for Sunday dinner.
Krissy Allori says
This pork looks so tender and delicious! Can't wait to try it.
Toni says
I love this recipe! So good! Thanks for the tips!
Anita says
TIL the difference between pork steaks and pork chops! Now I must look more carefully when shopping for pork. 🙂
Elaine says
These are great to make over the weekend - they remind me of a griling season for some reason, so definitely a great memory to have in winter 🙂
Jenn says
Made this once and the whole family agreed it's a keeper! Now I make it every few weeks. Delicious!
Katie Crenshaw says
That gravy on the pork steaks looks so TASTY!!! I can't wait to make this with a side of mashed potatoes. My husband is going to love it!
Liz says
We eat a lot of pork but until I found your recipe, I'd never made pork steaks! These were so delicious! My husband told me I could make these any time! Thanks for the detailed instructions---they worked perfectly.
Ashley says
Made this exact recipe for dinner and it was delicious! We will definitely make it again.
Kelly Anthony says
That's wonderful! Thank you for letting us know, Ashley!
Adrienne Ranney says
OMG... yummy! I made this tonight and it was so good! It was also easy and quick so win-win for me. I forgot to add the Worcester sauce to the onions and they were so tasty anyway. Next time (and there will be a next time soon!) I'll add the Worcester sauce. Pinning this recipe.
Kushigalu says
Looks so delicious. I love the gravy on top. Drooling!
Ben says
You're speaking my language here. I love pork steak almost more than I love beef steak. The gravy is what makes it for me.
Anna says
The steak looks brilliant, but even better with that amazing onion gravy!!! I love that you have added some Worcestershire sauce into the gravy too! The flavour must be amazing!
Bernice M Hill says
We don't eat pork steak too often, usually just go for pork chops. Having that bone in really does make it more delicious and that brown onion gravy has me drooling!
Jamie says
I'm always looking for one pan dinners and this one is amazing! I love how tender the juicy the pork turned out and the gravy was delicious!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
There is just something perfect about pork and onion gravy and this recipe is no exception. This looks so delicious and easy! And thank you for explaining where pork steaks come from! What a great post and delicious looking recipe!
Jenni LeBaron says
This pork steak recipe looks delicious! I love the bit of Worcestershire int his for an extra hit of flavor! This dish would go over so well in my house.
Aline says
Wow Kelly!!! Thank you for this recipe!! We made it for dinner tonight, served it over rice and it was amazing!! We'll definitely be making it again very very soon!!!
GUNJAN C Dudani says
Looks nicely cooked and juicy. Love the gravy on this steak. Will try it from my brother as he loves pork.
SHANIKA says
This Pork Steak recipe looks so amazing! I'm loving that Onion Gravy that's smothered on top. So mouth-watering!
Barbra says
So delicious and easy! I’ve mad this as directed, but there’s only 2 of us, so I vacuum sealed the other 2 steaks (cooked). I can make them another time. It’s so tender and tasty. It’s nice to have a change from plain old pork chops. I served it over rice with the gravy and it was soooo good! Thanks so much.
Gerri says
Made this tonight it was very very good!!!
I will pass on to my friends and will definitely make it again!!
Nancy Thibeault says
I ran across your recipe and tried it out tonight. My husband and I loved it. And I will certainly make it again. The instructions were easy and the meal turned out great. Thanks so much.
Cathleen Childs says
I was not familiar with pork steak, so I am glad you explained it!
I am all for budget friendly meals, so this will be a winner in my house. Pinned!
Jacqui DeBono says
We have pork steaks a lot. They are my favorite cut, apart from a big pork joint! I also love Worcestershire sauce in all my gravies and sauces, so this is a must-try for us!
Kay says
Served these up tonight for us all, they were fabulous! The pork was good, but for me the gravy made them even better!!!
Pam Greer says
I have only grilled pork steaks, I never thought about pan frying them! Now I can have them year round!
LaKita says
This pork steak looks so mouthwatering and delicious! I love the onion gravy addition and I would definitely love a plate of this with a side of mashed potatoes!
Marisa F. Stewart says
That pork and gravy looks so good - I'd have it for a special Sunday meal. We do love our pork - it's flavorful and with the gravy it makes a great addition to a side of potatoes.
Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says
These pork steaks look so juicy, flavorful, and quite easy to make which is a bonus!! The gravy seems perfect with that touch of Worcestershire sauce. Great weeknight meal!
Jenni LeBaron says
You know, I'm not positive that I've ever had a pork steak before, but we are definitely pork eaters at my house so this sounds yummy. This recipe looks like it has my fella's name written all over it, especially with those lovely onions!
Mary Bostow says
This is right up our alley, my husband is the "pork" king!
Kacey Perez says
This is looking so good to me right now. Something my husband would definitely like to try out! Thanks for sharing!
Karen Barry says
These are great! Tender one pan dinner. Thank you!
Kelly Anthony says
Thank you, Karen! So glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Julia says
This recipe looks so delicious! I love pork and my family as well, so I am saving this one for sure! Plus it's so simple to make, thank you for sharing your recipe!
Anita says
This pork steak is so delicious, and quite easy to prepare too. We'll be making this often for sure. 🙂
Noelle says
So simple, the family loved it! Thanks for the great idea 🙂
Chef Mireille says
Pork shoulder is my favorite cut because the meat is always so tender. It just melts in the mouth and your version here looks so good. I will definitely try it out!
sue kubecka says
I tried cooking pork steak in a crockpot/slow cooker; utter failure! I need some new receipes to fix for my husband who has become an invalid and is a little "picky". Will try this tomorrow as I've stew cooking today!
Pam Avoledo says
I had this for dinner tonight. Instead of onion powder, the onions are sauteed in the pan. I prefer the cut over pork chops since it's so tender.
Michael says
Absolutely outstanding!
Can't wait to make this again.
Kelly Anthony says
Thank you, Michael!