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Tender Smothered Pork Steaks with Rich Gravy

Close-up of a tender pork steak, sliced and covered in a rich, glossy brown glaze, resting on a white plate.
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Create classic Southern comfort with these tender smothered pork steaks. Slow-cooked until fork-tender and covered in a savory, rich gravy, this recipe delivers juicy results perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 thick-cut pork steaks (pork shoulder steaks)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork steaks dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season both sides of each pork steak generously with the spice mix.
  2. Place the flour on a shallow plate. Dredge each seasoned pork steak lightly in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the pork steaks on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. You may need to do this in batches. Remove the browned steaks and set them aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the sliced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Return the pork steaks to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. The liquid should come about halfway up the sides of the steaks.
  6. Add the dried thyme and the bay leaf. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  7. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and let the pork steaks cook slowly for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until they are very tender.
  8. Remove the bay leaf. Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve the tender pork steaks immediately, spooning the rich gravy over the top.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sear the steaks in bacon fat instead of vegetable oil.
  • If the gravy is too thin after cooking, remove the steaks, raise the heat, and simmer the gravy uncovered until it reduces to your desired thickness.
  • This recipe works well for budget pork recipes as pork shoulder steaks are an economical cut.

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