13+ Pork Steak Recipes Juicy And Delicious

There’s something about pork steaks sizzling on a grill or crisping up in the oven that brings back such cozy, everyday comfort to me. When I was a kid, weekends meant my dad’s famous pork steaks—smoky, glossy, and always ridiculously juicy. Now, there are evenings when I need dinner to deliver big flavor without being fussy, and that’s when my collection of 13+ pork steak recipes (juicy and delicious, just like I like them) really saves the day. Whether you’ve nabbed a great deal on pork shoulder or just want a new spin for family dinner, these ideas are my go-to real-life heroes.

1. Classic Grilled Pork Steaks

Why You’ll Love It:

This is the kind of backyard recipe that everyone gets excited about. The marinade is simple, the grill makes the edges crisp, and every bite is full of smoky flavor. This is Sunday dinner with your favorite people or weeknight “we need to eat now” energy. You can’t go wrong.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork shoulder steaks (about 8 oz each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• Chopped parsley for garnish

How to Make It:

1. Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Place pork steaks in a zip-top bag and pour in the marinade. Marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours.
3. Heat grill to medium-high. Let steaks come to room temp while grill heats.
4. Grill steaks for about 6-8 minutes per side until just cooked through and charred. Let rest 5 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Flavor Boost: Add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the marinade for a caramelized finish.

2. Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Pork Steaks

Why You’ll Love It:

This hits all those sweet-savory notes but cooks hands-off in the oven, making cleanup a breeze. Perfect for days when you want tender, juicy pork and roasted veggies with almost no babysitting.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork shoulder steaks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb baby carrots
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 green onions, sliced

How to Make It:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and half the olive oil.
3. Toss carrots and red onion with remaining oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan.
4. Nestle pork steaks in veggies, brush with honey mixture.
5. Roast 40 minutes, flipping steaks halfway.
6. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.

Meal Prep Tip: This makes great leftovers—reheat with a splash of water in the oven to keep pork moist.

3. Smothered Pork Steaks with Onion Gravy

Why You’ll Love It:

There’s something so homey about pork steaks simmered in thick onion gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and everyone leaves the table happy.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork steaks
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

How to Make It:

1. Season and lightly flour pork steaks.
2. Brown in olive oil in a large skillet; set aside.
3. In same skillet, cook onions until golden.
4. Add broth, Worcestershire, scrape up brown bits, simmer 2 minutes.
5. Return steaks, cover, simmer on low 30 minutes.
6. Serve pork smothered in onion gravy.

Serving Idea: Spoon the onion gravy over mashed potatoes as well for extra comfort.

4. Southern Fried Pork Steaks

Why You’ll Love It:

When you crave crispy, juicy pork, nothing beats a Southern-style fried pork steak. Crunch on the outside, tender on the inside, and great for a weekend treat.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork steaks
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

How to Make It:

1. Marinate pork steaks in buttermilk 15 minutes.
2. Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in shallow dish.
3. Heat oil (1/2 inch deep) in skillet to 350°F.
4. Dredge steaks in flour, fry in batches until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
5. Drain on a wire rack.

Common Mistake to Avoid: Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in batches so the crust gets crispy, not soggy.

5. Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Steaks

Why You’ll Love It:

When you want BBQ flavor but don’t feel like firing up the grill, this oven-baked version is blissfully easy. It’s saucy, fork-tender, and always a hit with kids.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hours

Total Time: 1 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork steaks
• 2 cups barbecue sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Chopped chives for garnish

How to Make It:

1. Rub pork with oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Place in baking dish and cover with 1 cup BBQ sauce.
3. Cover with foil; bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
4. Remove foil, brush on more sauce, broil 5 minutes until caramelized.
5. Rest, then garnish with chives.

Meal Prep Tip: You can marinate the pork overnight in BBQ sauce for even richer flavor.

6. Sticky Asian-Style Pork Steaks

Why You’ll Love It:

Quick, sweet, salty, and a bit spicy, this pork is for when you want takeout vibes at home. It’s a family favorite on busy evenings.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork steaks
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, sliced

How to Make It:

1. Mix soy sauce, hoisin, honey, ginger, garlic, oil, and chili flakes for marinade.
2. Coat pork steaks, let stand 10 minutes.
3. Sear pork steaks in hot skillet 5–6 minutes each side.
4. Remove pork; simmer remaining marinade until thickened.
5. Pour glaze over pork, sprinkle with sesame seeds and onions.

Flavor Boost: Add a splash of rice vinegar to the glaze for extra brightness.

7. Slow Cooker Pork Steaks in Mushroom Gravy

Why You’ll Love It:

Drop everything in the slow cooker and let rich, creamy mushroom gravy make the pork meltingly tender. It’s a weeknight winner and doesn’t overheat the kitchen.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork steaks
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Chopped parsley for garnish

How to Make It:

1. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic to slow cooker.
2. Place pork steaks on top.
3. Stir soup, broth, thyme, and pepper together; pour over pork.
4. Cover, cook on low 6 hours (6 hours).
5. Stir in sour cream before serving, garnish with parsley.

Meal Prep Tip: Leftovers reheat well—store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.

8. Pork Steaks with Apples & Sage

Why You’ll Love It:

Apples and sage bring fall flavors to juicy pork, and it’s all done in one skillet. A little sweet, a little savory—it’s impressive but easy enough for a Tuesday night.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork steaks
• 2 apples, sliced (use a firm tart apple)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

How to Make It:

1. Season pork with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil and butter in a skillet; brown pork steaks on both sides then remove.
3. Add apple slices, cook until golden.
4. Stir in sage and broth.
5. Return pork to pan; simmer 5–7 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened.

Serving Idea: Great with crusty bread to soak up the sweet-savory juices.

9. Cuban Mojo Pork Steaks

Why You’ll Love It:

Marinated with citrus and garlic, these pork steaks cook up tangy and juicy with that unmistakable tropical flavor. They bring summer to the table any time of year.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 38 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork steaks
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Chopped cilantro for garnish

How to Make It:

1. Make marinade by whisking citrus juices, oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Pour over pork steaks; marinate in fridge 2–6 hours.
3. Grill or sear in hot skillet 7–9 minutes per side.
4. Rest and garnish with cilantro and lime.

Swap This With That: Try grapefruit juice instead of orange for a slightly different tang.

10. Sticky Maple Dijon Pork Steaks

Why You’ll Love It:

Maple syrup and Dijon are a match made for pork. It’s a crowd-pleaser for Sunday dinner or casual gatherings and only needs a few pantry staples.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork steaks
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves

How to Make It:

1. Mix maple syrup, Dijon, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Brush half the sauce on the pork steaks.
3. Sear steaks in skillet 4 minutes per side, then transfer to 400°F oven for 20 minutes.
4. Brush with remaining sauce, return to oven for 5 more minutes.
5. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.

Best Pairings: Try with roasted potatoes, Brussels sprouts, or a crisp green salad.

11. Garlic Herb Butter Pork Steaks

Why You’ll Love It:

Herby garlic butter makes pork next-level juicy and flavorful—and the extra spooned on top is pure gold. Great for date night in or a simple Sunday supper.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 16 minutes

Total Time: 26 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork steaks
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

How to Make It:

1. Mix butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
2. Season pork steaks with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear steaks 6–8 minutes per side.
4. Spoon herb butter over pork and let melt just before serving.

Flavor Boost: Top with a squeeze of fresh lemon for extra brightness.

12. Pork Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

Why You’ll Love It:

If you love bright, punchy flavors, chimichurri is the way to go. It adds freshness to juicy grilled pork and turns it into a celebration plate—super for al fresco meals.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 14 minutes

Total Time: 34 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork steaks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil (for sauce)
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes

How to Make It:

1. Season pork with salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Let sit 10 minutes.
2. For chimichurri, mix parsley, oregano, garlic, 1/2 cup olive oil, vinegar, chili flakes, salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
3. Grill pork over high heat, 7 minutes per side.
4. Slice and spoon chimichurri generously over top.

Personal Note: I first tried chimichurri on steak, but now use it on pork, chicken, everything—can’t get enough.

13. Chile-Lime Marinated Pork Steaks

Why You’ll Love It:

Spicy and citrusy, this is for the person who likes a kick with their juicy pork. Easy to toss together, great for taco night or a zesty weeknight dinner.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork steaks
• Juice and zest of 2 limes
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced radish for garnish

How to Make It:

1. Mix lime juice, zest, chili powder, cayenne, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Place pork steaks in marinade; let sit at least 10 minutes.
3. Grill over med-high heat 6–7 minutes per side.
4. Garnish with cilantro, radish, and lime wedges.

Serving Idea: Slice the pork and serve in warm tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.

14. Pork Steak and Potato Skillet

Why You’ll Love It:

This is a one-pan, hearty meal that saves on dishes and delivers savory comfort. The pork juices flavor the potatoes, and a few herbs finish it off just right.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 1.5 lb pork steaks, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 1.5 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

How to Make It:

1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high.
2. Brown pork cubes on all sides, 5–7 minutes; transfer out.
3. Add potatoes, onion, garlic; cook 10 minutes until potatoes start to brown.
4. Return pork to skillet, add rosemary, salt, and pepper.
5. Cover and cook on low until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Swap This With That: Try sweet potatoes instead of Yukon Golds for a different flavor.

15. Mediterranean Pork Steaks with Tomatoes and Olives

Why You’ll Love It:

With ripe tomatoes, briny olives, and a quick pan sauce, these pork steaks bring a sunny Mediterranean vibe to your table—perfect for a vacation-at-home night.

Serving size: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 22 minutes

Total Time: 37 minutes

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 pork steaks
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta
• Fresh basil, for garnish

How to Make It:

1. Heat olive oil in large skillet.
2. Season pork steaks, sear on both sides (3–4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes, olives, oregano, salt, and pepper, simmer 5–6 minutes.
5. Return pork to skillet, cook another 6–8 minutes until pork is cooked through and tomatoes are saucy.
6. Garnish with feta and fresh basil.

Best Pairings: Serve with crusty bread, lemony couscous, or a crisp cucumber salad.

FAQ

What’s the difference between pork steaks and pork chops?

Pork steaks are usually cut from the shoulder (also called Boston butt), so they’re a bit fattier and more forgiving—while pork chops come from the loin and are leaner. Pork steaks tend to be juicier and more flavorful, which makes them perfect for these easy, delicious recipes.

How do I keep my pork steaks juicy?

The key is not to overcook them—use a meat thermometer and pull them at 145°F, letting them rest before serving. Marinating, brining, or cooking with moist heat (like slow cooker or oven braising) also helps lock in juiciness.

Can I freeze cooked pork steaks?

Absolutely. Cool the cooked pork steaks completely first, then store them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They’ll keep well for up to 2 months. Just reheat gently in the oven or microwave with a splash of broth or sauce.

What sides go with pork steaks?

Pork steaks pair well with just about any side: mashed potatoes, slaw, roasted veggies, corn, rice, or even a big salad. Pick what you love and keep things simple.

Conclusion

Diving into these 13+ pork steak recipes (juicy and delicious, from classic grills to global flavors) is an open invitation to put something special on your table, no matter how busy or relaxed your day. You don’t need fancy skills—just a little confidence, some tasty ingredients, and a willingness to try something new. Whether you marinate, slow-cook, or throw them on a sizzling grill, pork steaks deliver big flavor and satisfy even the hungriest family. Try a sauce you haven’t before, toss in an unexpected herb, and make these recipes your own. Here’s to many memorable, delicious dinners ahead—pork steak style.