Baked pork steak is our new favorite dinner, and it’s cooked easily in the oven! After a quick marinade, the steaks turn out incredibly juicy, tender and loaded with flavor. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
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Why We Love This Recipe
- No worries about tough, chewy meat.
The fat in a pork steak melts down during cooking, creating plenty of juiciness and flavor. In other words, this meal won’t dry out like chops often do in the oven! - There are many cooking options.
Today’s recipe is for pork steak in the oven. However, this particular cut is also perfect for braising, stewing, slow roasting, or even cooking in a crockpot.
Difference Between Pork Steaks and Chops
Pork steaks are cut from the shoulder of the pig, while pork chops usually come from the loin.
Also, shoulder cuts have a higher amount of fat than loin cuts, and they are typically bone-in cuts as well. For these reasons, shoulder steaks tend to be juicier, while chops are leaner and a bit healthier.
The thickness of the cut can vary, but typically, steaks are cut slightly thicker than chops.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Bone-In pork steaks
For this recipe, you’ll want 4 steaks, each about 1/2-inch thick. If you can’t find them in the meat section, you can ask a butcher to cut them for you. - Asian marinade
The marinade we use has a wonderful, zingy garlic flavor that not only tenderizes but also adds a lot of flavor, too. We use a touch of honey to sweeten it.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
This oven-baked pork recipe comes with an easy marinated pork chops. While using it is optional, we highly recommend it because it will tenderize the meat and add incredible flavor!
Recipe Variations
- Include some veggies. You can also roast vegetables at the same time in the same baking dish. A great combination is bite-sized chunks of potatoes, carrots, and onions.
- Use other flavors. Season the meat with chili powder or smoked paprika for a Tex-Mex or Spanish flair.
Recipe Tips for the Juiciest Pork Steak in Oven
- Make and use a marinade.
Marinating for at least 45 minutes helps break down the connective tissues.
You can marinate it in the fridge for up to 8 hours for more flavor and easier meal prep.
- Allow the meat to come to room temperature before cooking.
This step is important for ensuring that your oven-baked pork cooks quickly and evenly. Cold meat takes longer to cook through. - Brush with liquid or oil.
A thin layer of oil helps the spices cling to the meat.
- Rest the meat after cooking.
When the steaks are fully cooked, cover them with foil, then let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Resting allows all the juices to be reabsorbed, assuring they’ll be as juicy as possible!
Want other ideas for marinades and homemade seasonings?
The next time you make chicken tenderloin in oven, season the meat with homemade seasoning for chicken tacos or a chicken marinade with balsamic vinegar!
Serving Suggestions
This oven-baked pork dinner is delicious with mashed potatoes instant or Instant Pot brown rice. To include more fiber, include recipe for calico beans and/or vegetables on a griddle. Pesto cream gnocchi is also a good pair for this recipe.
Serve some bread for an even more satisfying meal. We really enjoy buttermilk biscuits or jiffy mix jalapeno cheddar cornbread.
If you prefer something softer, consider making soft sourdough dinner rolls; the recipe is very easy to make.
Recipe FAQs
About 25–30 minutes in the oven at 350ºF. Use an instant-read food thermometer to check for doneness. The internal temperature at the thickest portion of the meat must be at least 145 °F.
According to the USDA, pork may still look pink inside, even when it has reached the safe internal temperature of 145°F.
How to refrigerate leftovers
Any leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to four days. Let the meat cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container or food storage bag.
Reheat leftovers
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Arrange on a baking sheet or oven safe baking dish, then bake pork steaks in the oven on a baking sheet or in an oven-safe dish for about 15-20 minutes.
How to Freeze
Store the cooked meat in a Ziploc bag and it should keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To thaw, put the freezer bag inside of a container (in case there’s a leak in the bag.) Transfer the bag to the bottom shelf of your refrigerator and let it sit overnight.
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Oven Baked Pork Steaks
Equipment
- Baking dish
- basting brush
- Instant-read digital thermometer - (optional) for checking internal temperature
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork steaks 3/4-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- 1 cup pork chop marinade optional (See Notes)
Instructions
- Remove the pork from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking and set the package on your countertop. Bringing the steaks to room temperature helps them to bake evenly.
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Arrange the meat in a single layer inside of a shallow, oven-safe baking dish, at least 1/2-inch apart. Using a basting brush, apply olive oil to the top of each steak; Sprinkle each with 1/4 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning.
- Transfer the baking dish to the center rack of your oven. Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes, then use an instant-read digital thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork. Insert the probe into the thickest portion of the meat, being careful not to let it touch any bones.Pork steak is done after about 20 minutes of cook time, when the internal temperature reaches 145ºF.
- Transfer steaks to a serving platter and tent the platter with aluminum foil. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
To thaw, put the freezer bag inside a container (in case there’s a leak in the bag.) Transfer the bag to the bottom shelf of your refrigerator and let it sit overnight.
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Ray Ellis says
What is the recipe for the side dish pictured with the pork steak. Looks like a salad. Thanks
Danielle - TFN Team Member says
Hi! I believe this was just a premade salad, we do have some other great salad recipes though you can check out!
KAREN says
This delicious I didn’t change anything