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Tender and Juicy Smothered Pork Steak for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Close-up of a thick, seasoned pork steak simmering in a rich brown gravy topped with caramelized onions.
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Learn how to cook tender pork shoulder steaks smothered in rich gravy. This classic comfort food recipe is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but satisfying enough for a Sunday meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pork steaks (about 1 inch thick, preferably pork shoulder)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork steaks dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Rub this seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the pork steaks.
  2. Place the flour on a plate. Lightly dredge each seasoned pork steak in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the pork steaks on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the steaks and set them aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well. Add the dried thyme and bay leaf. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  6. Return the browned pork steaks to the skillet. The liquid should come about halfway up the sides of the steaks.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the steaks simmer slowly for 60 to 90 minutes, or until the pork is very tender. For tougher cuts like pork shoulder steak, longer cooking time helps achieve tender results.
  8. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve the smothered pork steaks immediately over mashed potatoes or rice.

Notes

  • To ensure juicy pork steak, do not overcook the initial browning step. You are just building flavor.
  • If the gravy becomes too thin after removing the steaks, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the simmering gravy until it thickens.
  • This recipe works well for BBQ pork steak if you substitute half the beef broth with your favorite barbecue sauce.

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