Pork Steaks in Natural Pan Sauce with Roasted Potato Wedges

Pork steaks in natural pan sauce with roasted potato wedges are a simple, filling dinner with a classic home-cooked feel. The meat is quickly seared, the sauce is built in the same pan, and the potatoes roast until golden and crisp.

Quick dinner · 35 minutes

This is the kind of recipe that keeps a familiar dinner simple without flattening the flavor. The browned bits left after searing the pork become the base of the natural sauce, while the potato wedges finish in the oven at the same time.

Recipe

Pork Steaks in Natural Pan Sauce with Roasted Potato Wedges

Tender pork steaks, a simple pan sauce and crisp roasted potato wedges.

Prep time: 35 minutes Serves: 2 Difficulty: easy (2/5)

Ingredients

• 4 small pork steaks, pork loin or neck, about 100 g each
• 500 g potatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• 200 ml warm stock or water
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and pepper
• sweet paprika

Method

1. Heat the oven to 200 degrees C. Wash the potatoes well and cut them into wedges. Spread them on a baking tray, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and sweet paprika. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and crisp.
2. Lightly pound the pork steaks so they are even in thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the remaining oil and the butter in a pan. Cook the steaks over medium-high heat for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until nicely browned. Transfer them to a plate.
4. Add the finely chopped onion to the same pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and stir for about 30 seconds.
5. Pour in the warm stock and whisk, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the steaks to the sauce, cover and simmer over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, until the meat softens and the sauce thickens.
6. Spoon the pan sauce over the pork steaks and serve with roasted potato wedges and a green salad.

Tip: The browned bits left in the pan after searing meat are the base of a good natural sauce.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cut of pork works best?

Pork loin gives a leaner result, while pork neck stays juicier. In both cases, pound the steaks lightly so they cook evenly.

Can I use water instead of stock?

Yes. Warm stock gives the sauce more flavor, but warm water also works because the browned bits in the pan already add depth.

How do I keep pork steaks tender?

Do not overcook them during the first sear. Brown them quickly, then finish them gently in the covered sauce over low heat.

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