Serving family and friends a cast-iron pan-seared pork steak with a creamy, garlicky herb sauce is a delightful choice for any dinner. This quick and easy pork steak recipe utilizes a favorite cast iron skillet for optimal flavor and texture.
Essential Ingredients for Cast Iron Pork Steak:
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1-2 8oz Pork or Beef Steaks
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Whiskey Steak Seasoning
- 3 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Thyme or Rosemary Sprig
- ½ Onion – Finely Diced
Step-by-Step Instructions for Preparing the Pork Steak:
1. Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
2. Season both sides of the steak with salt, pepper, and whiskey steak seasoning.
TIP: Firmly press the seasoning into the meat to enhance adherence during cooking.
3. When the oil shimmers, add the steak and cook for 5 minutes.
TIP: Avoid moving or touching the steak while it cooks to develop a robust crust.
4. Flip the steak, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
TIP: For thicker steaks, lower the heat and extend cooking time. Conversely, thin steaks require higher temperatures and shorter cooking durations. The steak in this recipe is approximately 1 inch thick.
5. Remove the lid and add the butter and garlic to the pan.
6. As the butter melts, baste the steak by spooning the melted butter over it for about 1 minute, ensuring juiciness.
7. Place the thyme or rosemary sprig atop the steak and continue to baste with butter to enhance flavor for an additional minute.
8. Remove the steak and add the diced onions to the pan. Sauté for approximately 3 minutes until softened.
9. Chop the garlic into pieces similar in size to the onion.
10. Incorporate cream into the pan and bring to a simmer.
11. Return the steak to the pan and cook until the cream reduces by half, about 3 minutes.
12. Remove the steak from the pan and plate it.
13. Spoon the prepared sauce over the steak and savor the flavors!
Tip: Watch a video demonstration of this delicious pork steak recipe for visual guidance.
