Easy Inexpensive Restaurant Quality Pork Steak

Dang! Food prices are out of control so when I saw pork loin for $1.99 a pound I said “I’m In”. I was also very happy that it was the shoulder end of the loin, the darker and fattier end. I like this end better because it doesn’t dry out. You will love this easy inexpensive Restaurant quality pork steak.

This recipe is also great for pork souvlaki. The marinade is also a great Greek marinade for chicken.

Super Simple and Supper Delicious

I cut two 3/4 inch slice off the loin. They weighed 9 ounces each. . You can also use pork butt steaks. Chill the loin really well so it cuts easier.

Only Five Ingredients and Two Are Salt and Pepper

Salt and pepper the meat, the rule of thumb is 1 tsp kosher salt per pound and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. I you use table salt cut back to 2/3 tsp. Let it sit for 20 minutes while you get the rest ready.

The Marinade

• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 to 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
• finely minced zest from 1/4 lemon and 2 tsp lemon juice

Put the chicken in the marinade and make sure it is coated well. Let it marinade for at least an hour to overnight.

Cooking

There are many ways to cook this, on the grill, grill pan, broil, or fry but remember three things.

• Let the pork come to room temperature before cooking
• Use high heat. Easiest way is a grill pan or skillet that is heated smoking hot. Best flavor is grilled over fire.
• Don’t overcook it. !70 degrees is fine and hopefully you have some nice char.

Serve It

I like to serve it with beans and spinach. Oven roasted potatoes are also a great choice and make sure you use the marinade from the pork on the potatoes.

You can also cut the pork in pieces before salting and marinating then skewer it and make pork souvlaki.

Serve it wit a nice Greek salad with this great salad dressing

Try this easy pita recipe