Pork Steaks with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Pork Steaks with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Tender, juicy pork smothered in a rich, garlicky mushroom sauce—comfort food at its finest! 🍖🍄

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Pork Steaks:

• 4 pork shoulder steaks (or pork chops, ¾-inch thick)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 tsp thyme (or rosemary)

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter sauce)

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• ½ cup grated Parmesan

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Sear the Pork:

1. Season pork steaks with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear steaks 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

2. Make the Mushroom Sauce:

1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add onion and mushrooms, sautéing until golden (5-6 mins).

3. Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes.

5. Reduce heat, then add cream, Dijon, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth.

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Simmer Together:

• Return pork to the skillet, spooning sauce over it.

• Simmer 3-4 minutes until pork is cooked through (145°F internal temp).

4. Serve:

• Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.

Serving Suggestions

🍚 Over: Mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice.
🥦 With: Roasted green beans or a crisp salad.
🍷 Pair with: A glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir.

Pro Tips

✅ Extra tender? Marinate pork in 1 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp olive oil for 30 mins before cooking.
✅ Thicker sauce? Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water, stir into sauce.
✅ No heavy cream? Substitute with whole milk + 1 tbsp flour for a lighter version.

This dish is restaurant-worthy but easy enough for weeknights! Let me know if you’d like a slow-cooker version. 😊🔥