Pork steaks basted with a sweet, slightly spicy honey-ginger sauce are slow-cooked in the oven to tender, fall-off-the-bone perfection. They are so easy to make, virtually foolproof, and loved by family and friends.
I have been making pork steaks for years. They were a regional dish here long before anyone knew what they were. I love to serve them with ranch potatoes and sauteed asparagus.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Pork steaks: bone-in. If unavailable in your area, ask your butcher to cut you some. They are cut from the pork shoulder.
- Ginger: fresh or ginger paste
- Pineapple juice: you can substitute orange, apple, or mango juice. The flavor will be slightly altered, but it will still be delicious.
- Sambal Oelek: ground fresh chili paste. You can find it in the Asian food section of your local grocery store. Store it in the fridge for up to a month or freeze it in ice cube trays for recipe-sized portions.
How To Cook Pork Steaks
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Brown the pork steaks on the grill or in a cast iron skillet with a bit of oil. Put the pork steaks in a single layer in a large pan. Whisk the honey, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ginger, ketchup, pineapple juice, and chili sauce. Baste the pork chops with a third of the sauce. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, then baste again, cover and cook for another 45 minutes, and baste one more time, cover and cook until tender.
Preparation Tips
- Pork steaks are cut from the shoulder and are best cooked for 1 1/2-2 hours at a low temperature to tenderize.
- Baste the pork steaks several times. This will help tenderize them and seal the flavor.
- Sear the meat on the grill or in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop. It adds flavor and caramelization to the final dish.
Recipe Variations
- Skip the sauce ingredients and use your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Add half a beer to the pan while cooking in the oven.
- Add more chili sauce, cayenne pepper, or a couple of teaspoons of sriracha for more heat.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power for short 30-60 second intervals until warm.
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Pork Steak Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork steaks
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestshire sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce (sambal oelek)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325-degrees.
- Brown the pork steaks on the grill or in a cast iron skillet with a bit of oil. Put the pork steaks in a single layer in a large pan.
- Whisk the honey, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ginger, ketchup, pineapple juice, and chili sauce. Baste the pork chops with a third of the sauce.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes, then baste again, cover and cook for another 45 minutes, and baste one more time, cover and cook until tender about 10-30 minutes.
Notes
- Pork steaks are cut from the shoulder and are best cooked for 1 1/2-2 hours at a low temperature to tenderize.
- Baste the pork steaks several times. This will help tenderize them and seal the flavor.
- Sear the meat on the grill or in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop. It adds flavor and caramelization to the final dish.
Tammie
I made these for an elder shut in that doesn’t like to eat as much as he should. I told him he was my “guinea pig” for a new recipe. He called me the next day & said, I’m happy to be your guinea pig, anytime. That steak is delicious.” Excellent recipe, Beth! Thanks!
Beth Pierce
That is awesome I am so glad he liked them! Thanks for sharing this with me.
Candace W
The taste is in the sauce. It’s the key to a flavor and memories of a good meal.
Tisha
The pork steaks were delicious and the sauce took it to a new level!
Melissa
These pork steaks were incredible and what a delicious meal with the potatoes and veggies too. I loved them! I am going to share this recipe with my sister. She will love it.
Karen
omg these steaks….They were heavenly, juicy and delicious…I will make these again and again!
Jen
My dad enjoys pork steaks. This recipe with the honey-ginger sauce sounds great! Anything with soy sauce as a base is delish.
Beth Pierce
So true!
Michelle H
This recipe was delicious. The steaks were so tender and flavorful. I served them with your southern green beans and twice baked potatoes! It was a great meal. Thanks for sharing!
Emily
I love pork steaks when they are this tender and just fall apart. The honey and ginger flavour also taste amazing together with the pork. These are delicious!
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked them, Emily!
Carolyn C
A good recipe is all about flavors, textures. You’ve done well in this recipe in achieving these standards. I will make this again!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Carolyn!
April
These were delicious! They came out perfect with great flavor!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, April!
Diane Richter-Abt
Recipe shows ingredient of 4 pork chops. Would oven cook time of 2-3 hours at 325° and covered pan be applicable to both chops and steaks?
Beth Pierce
I am sorry about the delay. Thanks for the heads up. I must have been really tired. It should read pork steaks. I have since changed it. Pork chops are too lean and would not taste good cooked this long.
Catie S
The pork steaks turned out so tender and flavorful! The seasoning in this recipe was perfect, and they had just the right amount of char from grilling.
Krystle Smith
It’s the kind of comfort food that makes you close your eyes and just enjoy the moment. I’m definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Beth Pierce
Thank you Krystle!