Easy Skillet Pork Steak Recipe (Seasoning Rub + Cast Iron)

Pan fried pork steak is shown in cast iron skillet with pork seasoning and a stalk of Italian parsley.

Easy Skillet Pork Steak Recipe (Seasoning Rub + Cast Iron)

How to cook pork shoulder steak on the stove. Make a simple pork seasoning rub, apply it generously then pan sear the steaks to tender perfection in cast iron skillet (or similar heavy bottomed frying pan).

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 18

Servings: servings

Calories: 655kcal

Author: Milena Perrine

Ingredients

PORK STEAK

2 lbs pork steak about 1 inch thick*
2 tablespoon olive oil

PORK SEASONING RUB

1 teaspoon coarse salt**
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

Trim any excess fat from the periphery of the pork steak, pat dry. Mix the seasoning rub and season pork on both sides. Gently rub the seasoning into the meat and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.***
Heat a skillet for 2-3 minutes over medium-high. Add the olive oil and sear the pork steak for 1-2 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Also sear the edges to get them nice and crispy. For large steaks work one steak at a time or use two skillets on adjacent burners.
Immediately lower the heat to medium and continue cooking until a meat thermometer registers about 165 F when inserted in the center. Transfer the pork steak to a warm plate and tent with foil to keep warm while resting.
After a 5 minute rest garnish with chopped parsley or other fresh herb and enjoy.

Notes

*you may have 2 or 3 steaks for that weight, depending on how they were cut and how thick

**you may increase to 2 teaspoon (to taste), especially if using Diamond brand salt which is lighter

***if you just pulled the steaks from the fridge let them come to room temperature with the seasoning rubbed in.

NOTE: While most pork chops are typically cooked until food safe at 145 F, with pork steak you have the luxury of pan-frying it until 165-170 F. The shoulder meat is marbled with fat which melts while cooked over medium heat and moistens the meat. With pork steak it is generally more important to cook it until tender than observing a specific temperature.

For quick, easy pan sauces you can prepare in the same skillet where you cooked the pork steaks while they are resting, consult the post for this recipe.

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