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Get It NowBanish dry pork from your kitchen! For tender and juicy results every time, let me show you how to cook my pork steak recipe in the oven. This was another one of my experiments with pork after my baked pork chops and air fryer pork chops proved to me that I actually enjoy it. And since I love my beef steak recipes, I had to try (several times, ha) what pork shoulder steak would be like. Delicious. The answer is delicious.
Why You’ll Love My Pork Steak Recipe
- Savory, juicy pork steaks – I’ve got the perfect balance of flavor and texture here. My cooking method locks in all the moisture and flavor for melt-in-your-mouth pork shoulder steaks, while the seasoning plays well into pork’s natural sweetness.
- Tried-and-true method – Cooking pork steak recipes is not that different from other steaks! To get that juicy, tender meat, I start with a quick sear in a skillet and finish them off in the oven. I’ve used this method a lot over the years — from beef like filet mignon (my first and still my fave) and New York strip, to other pork cuts like pork sirloin roast, and even broccoli stuffed chicken. The results are always phenomenal!
- Simple seasonings – Who has time for a long list? And while I love a good pork marinade, this time I kept the recipe simple with just a few basic spices you probably have in your pantry.
- On the table in 20 minutes – This is the kind of steak dinner you can make any night! It’s done in well under half an hour, and budget friendly too.
Ingredients & Substitutions
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for my baked pork steak recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
- Pork Steaks – This is a marbled cut from the shoulder of a pig. I usually find them at the butcher under various other names — blade chops, blade steaks, or pork shoulder steaks. Choose 1-inch-thick steaks for the best results, as these will be less prone to overcooking.
- Worcestershire Sauce – I use this brand that’s gluten-free. The acids in the sauce break down some of the proteins in the pork steak, making it more tender. Plus, you get an extra layer of flavor and a hint of sweetness. I only use a small amount of the sauce, but if you don’t have any or don’t want to use it, coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce would make good substitutes for flavor. They don’t tenderize much though, so in that case I’d recommend adding 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar as well.
- Fresh Herbs – I used fresh parsley and fresh rosemary, but fresh thyme also works well. You can also substitute the 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs with 2 teaspoons of dried if you need to.
- Spices – Sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Told you I’m making this simple! But feel free to add other spices, like paprika, cumin, or onion powder — or my pork chop seasoning.
- Olive Oil – I use this to pan-fry my pork steaks before popping them in the oven, but you can also use avocado oil or any other heat-safe oil.
How To Cook Pork Steak In The Oven
This section shows step-by-step photos together with the instructions, to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
- Heat the oil. Add it to a large, oven-safe skillet (preferably a cast iron skillet) over medium-high heat, and leave it to heat up until screaming hot.
- Season the pork. Trim any excess fat off of each steak. Pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Sear both sides. Transfer the steaks to the hot pan in a single layer. Sear until browned, then repeat on the other side.
- Add the sauce and herbs. Pour the Worcestershire sauce on each steak, then sprinkle fresh herbs over the top.
- Bake in the oven. They are done when the pork steak temp reaches 145 degrees F in the thickest part, testing with a meat thermometer.
- Let them rest. Transfer the steaks to a plate or cutting board. Tent with aluminum foil to rest before serving.
My Recipe Tips
- If you have time, bring the pork steak to room temperature. This is optional, but it helps with even cooking.
- Choose an extra large skillet, or use two. I used this 13-inch skillet to fit all 4 steaks. If they don’t fit, cook them in batches or use 2 skillets.
- Use cast iron if you can. I highly recommend cast iron for any kind of steak, whether you’re cooking beef steak (like top sirloin or ribeye) or my pork steak recipe. Cast iron heats up and retains heat much better than pans made from other materials, which gives steaks a perfect sear and helps prevent overcooking the inside.
- Make your skillet sizzling hot before adding the pork. Otherwise, they won’t form that nice crust. Heating the pan should take about 2-3 minutes, and you can season the pork while you wait. The oil should shimmer and slide around the pan easily.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer. This is the best way to ensure that your pork steaks are perfectly cooked — but not overcooked! You can use a regular instant-read thermometer, but I like to use a probe thermometer for oven recipes like this, because it beeps at the right temp and I don’t have to keep opening the oven.
- Don’t forget to rest. A must for all my meats! It lets the juices inside settle and prevents dryness.
Storage Instructions
- Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. I like to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap first, so they don’t dry out.
- Reheat: I recommend reheating pork steaks in the oven at 350 degrees F, covered with aluminum foil to retain moisture. You can also microwave, but the result will be more dry.
- Freeze: Though I prefer these fresh, you can keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months after cooking. Thaw in a bag submerged in cold water, or in the fridge overnight, before you reheat them.
Ideas for leftovers:
Dice the pork shoulder steak to use for my hearty pork stew, or slice it thinly to tuck into tacos or sandwiches. Sometimes I swap the beef in my steak salad, or the chicken in my chicken Caesar salad or chicken lettuce wraps. Really though, it makes a great protein for any of my salad recipes.
Serving Suggestions
This dish works well with a variety of sides. I served it with roasted potatoes and roasted broccoli when I took these pictures, but here are some other ideas:
- Vegetables – Veggie sides like sauteed mushrooms and stir fry vegetables pair well. My personal favorite is tender sauteed zucchini. You can make any of these on the stovetop while you have the pork steaks in the oven.
- Potatoes – For all my meat and potatoes lovers! Try my roasted potatoes above, roasted sweet potatoes, or if you like less starchy alternatives (like I do), make mashed cauliflower or roasted rutabaga.
- Cheesy Casseroles – I choose this option when I’m serving these oven baked pork steaks for a larger crowd, or just want comfort food. My loaded cauliflower casserole, zucchini casserole, yellow squash casserole, or asparagus casserole all fit the bill.
- Salads – Make my mandarin salad or kale salad for a sweet touch, particularly in the cooler months. For something more light and fresh, I like spring mix salad or tomato cucumber salad.
- Sauce – These pork steaks are already flavorful on their own, but when I want to make them extra comforting, my creamy mushroom sauce on top is amazing.
More Easy Pork Recipes
Looking for more easy pork recipes? Try more of my readers’ favorites for easy dinners:
My Tools For This Recipe
- Cast Iron Skillet – My cast iron withstands high temperatures, retains heat, and is perfect for my stovetop-to-oven method. I use this particular one for pork steaks because of its large size.
- Thermometer – Ensures that pork cooks to the correct temperature. Use a regular meat thermometer, or make it more hands-off with my go-to probe thermometer.
Pork Steak (20-Minute Recipe)
This pork steak recipe in the oven is juicy and tender, with simple ingredients like olive oil, herbs and spices. Make it in just 20 minutes!
Instructions
Tap on the times in the instructions below to start a kitchen timer while you cook.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
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Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, until screaming hot.
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Trim any excess fat off of each pork steak. Pat dry with paper towels on each side. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder on both sides. If you have time, let the seasoned pork steaks sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
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Once the oil is hot, transfer steaks to the pan in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned.
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Remove from heat. Pour ½ tbsp of worcestershire sauce on each steak, then sprinkle fresh herbs over the top.
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Transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the pork reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) in the thickest part of the steak.
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Remove from the oven, transfer to a plate, and cover with aluminum foil to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 pork steak
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34 Comments
Mary
15 stars out of 5 stars. I tried this recipe and my husband raved about it. I have problems with my teeth and chewing meat. But this recipe was extremely tender and tasty. Will definitely try this again. The pork steaks I used was very thick so I baked in the oven for 15 minutes.
Bham
1Had two big fresh pork steaks and found your recipe. Followed it to the letter. They were perfect! Tender, flavorful and juicy.
Bonita
0I’m making pork steak with fried potatoes for supper.
Linda
0Absolutely tender and delicious! We highly recommend this recipe.
Callen6124
0What temperature do I cook on?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi, In step #1 you will find the instructions to preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Roslyn Menchaca
0Outstanding!!! Easter pork chops were a hit! Thanks!
Gretchen
0Absolutely scrumptious! I am cooking this recipe for the 4th time. My family loves it, as do I! It’s so tender and juicy. My 6 year old son asks for pork steak now weekly!
Zelda
0Really good, easy. Put the dry rub on for 3 hours in refrigerator. Steaks were seasoned well.
Lyla
0This recipe was absolutely amazing. I’m making it for the second time tonight and crossing my fingers that I don’t grab the hot pan with my bare hand and get another really bad burn lmao. It was the upside to my night as I spent nearly an hour holding my hand under the cool water and eating the pork steak by hand over my sink 😂 * don’t be a dumbass like me* but also definitely give the recipe a try!
April carrera
0No where does it say how hot to set oven too
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi April, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. You will find that information in step #1 on the recipe card.
Debbie
0This recipe made the most delicious and tender piece of pork steak I have ever had or made!
Steph
0Super good! Made recipe exactly as shown here! Delishhhh!
Renee
0Easy to make and nice and tender.
Robin
0Made this for dinner. Yum 😋 😋 😋!!! Hubby really liked it! I will be making this again!
Marion Cruz
0First time making this recipe, it turned out really good. Very flavorful and tender. It’s very simple to make as well. Thank you for sharing. This recipe is a keeper.
Virginia Evans
0No oven temperature is given.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Virgina, The oven temp is listed in step #1.
Emelou
0I’d made it twice because my employer loved it, now I will make it again but they ask me to try the chicken leg and thigh, hopefully it will turn out good same as pork. Thank for this recipe, GOD BLESS YOU.
Tina Martin
0My family and I loved this seasoning. It was delicious and they raved about it multiple times as they ate their dinner. Thanks for a wonderful addition to my 5-star recipes!
Amanda
0Made this for dinner tonight and it came out amazing! I marinated it first, using your recipe for pork chop marinade, then followed the rest of this recipe exactly as it says. Served with scalloped potatoes and garlic green beans. Yum!
Ode
0Wow! What an amazing recipe – never tried the sear and bake method (I’d usually just throw them straight in the oven) and it makes a world of difference!
LaToya
0I made this recipe today and the steaks turned out delicious! I didn’t know if I should cover them while cooking or not. I had a lid to my pan, so I halfway covered them and they were really tender. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Marni
0I made this tonight and WOW! It’s perfect, easy, and very tasty! Thank you!! Will definitely be making this again!
Evan
0Followed recipe to a T, they came out dry and tough as a board. Flavor was ok. I’ll go back to smoking them then braising in a pan with BBQ sauce. And it’s good pork I buy from a small farmer not like it was some Walmart garbage
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Evan, Sorry to hear they turned out that way. It sounds like you might have overcooked them. The time can vary depending on the thickness, so I always recommend using a meat thermometer as explained in the post above.
Simone
0These were delicious!! Yummy yummy! Thank you 👍🏻
Lynniepooh2 Berchtold
0Once again Maya has nailed a delightful recipe. I am not a big fan of pork but was needing something different from beef and chicken. I came upon this browsing the site and thought how simple it looks to do so went shopping for pork steaks. Who knew there was such a thing? Followed the steps precisely and as typical fashion Maya steered me in the right direction of now having a new favorite menu option. They steaks are much better than any beef steak being juicy and mouth savoring. Really looking forward to the left-overs soon.
Andie Thueson
0I’ve never been much of a fan of pork however, this recipe completely persuaded me to try more dishes that include pork. I was blow away by the rich flavor profiles, I can’t wait to make this meal for my kiddos!
Matt
0I love this pork steak recipe. The pork comes out amazing, super flavorful, and easy to eat. Awesome pork recipe.
Jordan F
0This is the first time I cooked this perfectly! Such a great recipe, thank you!
Abby
0Just what I was looking for when I wanted a quick and easy dinner. Turned out great! So yummy.
Nia Phyfiher
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