We’ve always been a bit suss about the old pork steak. After a lifetime of being served them up, dry and over-white by our Nans, we guess it’s no surprise.
Recently though we’re happy to say that our minds have been totally changed, and now we are massive Australian pork steak fans, ready and willing to serve them up as a part of a family meal any night of the week.
So, what changed our minds?
Simple, it’s the ‘6-2-2’ Method!
This method is the absolutely guaranteed way to get a perfectly juicy pork steak every single time. For pork steaks that are 2cm thick, or just slightly over, the ‘6-2-2’ Method is foolproof, and that’s a promise.
What’s the “6-2-2” Method?
The ‘6-2-2’ Method is one to remember if you love to enjoy an Australian pork steak. Just take a 2cm thick steak (a few mm thicker is okay too) and prepare a hot pan. Cook the meat for 6 minutes on one side, 2 minutes on the other, and then rest for two minutes.
Because fresh Australian pork is of such a high quality, you can enjoy juicy pork steaks cooked to tender perfection either fully white or blushing pink in the middle the choice is yours. It’s all about personal preference. In fact, pork steak served blushing is preferred by most chefs, both professional and masters of their own kitchens!
For steaks that are 2cm thick, the ‘6-2-2’ Method will allow you to deliver a juicy steak that is white in colour all the way through. For steaks just over 2cm, the method will give you a blushing steak that is still super juicy but just a little pink in the middle. When you’ve got pork steaks, this slight pink colour is totally ok, and is actually preferred by most chefs, both professionals and masters of their own home kitchens!
That’s it! Just 10 minutes and you’ve got wonderful pork steak that can be served up for any family dinner.
Yeah, We Tried It!
After hearing about the ‘6-2-2’ Method we knew we had to try it for ourselves. So, we headed out to our local butcher and picked up a couple of positively perfect pork steaks that fit the bill.
They were 2cm thick and we were already drooling to get them on the table. For a super simple, but flavour-packed family dinner, we decided to pair the steaks with some buttery mashed potatoes and some spicy cooked apples. The sweet and savoury flavours of this dish are guaranteed to satisfy, and pork loves apples as much as we love pork!
Pork Steaks And Spicy Apple Relish
4 pork steaks (2 cm thick, or a few mm thicker)
2 tsp olive oil
2 large red apples, cored and sliced
1 small red onion, finely diced
0.75 tbs brown sugar
1.5 tsp mixed spice
- Prepare four pork steaks that are 2cm thick (or very close to it). We suggest steaks of 2cm thick for kids who like their meat white and juicy, and slightly over 2cm for adults who enjoy their meat with a pink blush.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan, and once hot add the onion. Cook until just tender before adding the apples, and continuing to cook and stir until golden. Spread over the mixed spice and brown sugar, turning to coat. Allow the apples to cook in their own juices, as well as the sweetness of the spice and sugar. Once apples are tender, transfer to a plate.
- Heat another pan or BBQ plate and once hot add those yummy steaks and cook (do not turn) for 6 minutes. Turn them over and cook for a further 2 minutes, then take the steaks out of the pan and (without turning them over) pop them on a plate to rest for 2 minutes. The resting is important, because it helps make your pork steaks nice and tender.
- Plate up, topping your delicious pork steaks with some spicy apples and a side of whatever vegetables you have on hand. We served ours with mashed potatoes and some steamed green beans. Yum!
