Baked Pork Steak Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What temperature do you cook pork steaks to? ›

The safe internal pork cooking temperature for fresh cuts is 145° F. To check doneness properly, use a digital cooking thermometer. Fresh cut muscle meats such as pork chops, pork roasts, pork loin, and tenderloin should measure 145° F, ensuring the maximum amount of flavor.

Pork Steak on the Stove

Start out on medium heat, letting the pork steaks cook slowly until they reach 140 degrees F internally.

Pork Shoulder Steak in the Oven

Cook for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. If desired, cook for 12-15 minutes, then broil for another 1-2 minutes to crisp the outside. Rest at room temperature for 5 minutes.

To bake pork chops without breading, sear them in a cast iron skillet before baking. The brown crust that develops when searing is where the great flavor comes from. Sear on each side for 2 to 3 minutes. For easy clean-up you can bake your chops right in the pan you used for searing.

Baking a ribeye steak at 350°F typically takes 20-25 minutes for medium-rare, but exact timing varies based on steak thickness and desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches your preferred internal temperature: 130°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium, and 160°F for medium-well.

Take the steak straight out of the pan without flipping over and place on a plate to rest for two minutes. That allows the juices to settle and it will be lovely and tender. That's how simple it is: 6 minutes on one side, 2 minutes on the other and 2 minutes to rest = the 10 minute pork steak!

Is It Better to Bake Pork Chops at 350 or 400? The best temperature for baking pork chops depends on how thick they are, how you've prepared them and your personal preferences. Baking pork chops at 350 degrees F will result in more gently cooked and tender pork chops, but it will take more time.

How Long to Bake Pork Chops. Bake pork chops that are about 1¼-inch thick at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 14 to 17 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pork shoulder might start out as a fatty, tough cut of meat, but cook it low and slow for a few hours and it will be transformed into tender, juicy shreds that fall apart with the touch of your fork.

Because pork chops are such a lean cut, they are relatively quick-cooking and prone to overcooking. When they're cooked for even a few minutes too long, whether it's in the oven or on the stovetop or grill, they're quick to dry out, and — you guessed it — become tough, chewy, and less than appealing.

Why is pork shoulder steak so cheap? ›

Pork steaks are usually more affordable than pork chops due to the higher fat content while pork chops are usually more expensive because the cuts are leaner and have more meat than fat. The price gets even higher for premium cuts like center-cut or boneless chops.

After brining or marinating, let the pork chops reach room temperature before cooking. This reduces your cooking time. And choose a cooking method that either cooks the pork quickly at a high temperature, or a method that can be carefully controlled at a lower temperature like baking or using a slow cooker.

Another way is to slow cook it in the oven using sauces like barbecue and/or hot sauce to help tenderize the pork. You can easily make pork steaks tender by marinating them for at least 4 hours. Using juices with acid, such as orange juice, will also help to tenderize pork.

Season with salt and pepper: Just before cooking, sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper. Wait to do this until you're ready to actually put the meat in the pan, otherwise the salt draws moisture out of the meat and you'll need to pat it dry again.

The USDA recommends cooking pork to an internal temperature of 145–160°F (63–71°C) — depending on the cut — and letting it rest for at least 3 minutes before eating.

The National Pork Board recommends cooking pork chops, roasts, and tenderloin to an internal temperature between 145° F. (medium rare) and 160° F. (medium), followed by a 3 minute rest. Since large cuts increase approximately 10° F.

Pork is done cooking when it reaches 145°F! A meat thermometer is by far the best way to check when pork steaks are done cooking. If you don't have a meat thermometer, check the meat to make sure it's not too pink around the bone and that the juices are running clear.