The end of the year is always considered a meaningful time to be with loved ones, welcoming the moment of transitioning into the new year together. Therefore, to make that New Year celebration more complete, let’s get into the kitchen with TasteVN to create 2 unique yet equally delicious pork steak recipes to treat everyone!
1. Herb Pork Steak
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Herb Pork Steak For 2 people
Pork 500 gr (pork meat) Rosemary 2 sprigs (rosemary leaves) Unsalted butter 50 gr Garlic 8 cloves Olive oil 3 tablespoons Salt/ ground pepper a little
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How to prepare Herb Pork Steak
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Prepare and marinate the pork
First, with 500g of pork you bought, take a little salt and rub it over the entire surface of the meat for 2 – 3 minutes, then rinse 1 – 2 times with water to clean, and let it drain. After that, use a knife to cut it into bite-sized pieces (about the length of a finger).
Next, you proceed to marinate each side of the pork with 1/3 teaspoon of salt and 1/3 teaspoon of ground pepper, using your hands to gently rub it in, then let it sit for 15 minutes for the pork to absorb the spices evenly.
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Finishing the steak
When the pork starts to turn slightly golden, add 50g of unsalted butter, and continue frying for about 1 minute. Then, use a spoon to gently drizzle the melted butter evenly over the pork.
Next, add 8 cloves of peeled and crushed garlic and 2 sprigs of rosemary, frying for another 5 – 7 minutes, until both sides of the pork are golden and crispy. Then turn off the heat, transfer the pork to a plate to cool for 3 minutes, and then cut into bite-sized pieces with a knife.
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Final product
Surely, at first glance, everyone would mistake this delicious herb pork steak for being made from beef due to its visually appealing presentation!
The steak is fragrant with the aroma of Rosemary, garlic, and unsalted butter, which is very stimulating; when you taste it, you will immediately be immersed in each golden, crispy, sweet, and flavorful bite of the pork!
2. Herb pork steak with mashed potatoes
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pork Steak with Mashed Potatoes Serves 4
Pork 1 kg (pig meat) Potatoes 1.2 kg Asparagus 300 gr Whipping cream 120 ml Fresh milk 235 ml (unsweetened or sweetened) Unsalted butter 50 gr Cilantro 2 sprigs Minced garlic 2 teaspoons White wine 3 tablespoons Garlic powder 3 teaspoons Soy sauce 3 teaspoons Oyster sauce 2 teaspoons Chicken seasoning 1.5 teaspoons Cooking oil 8 teaspoons Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ ground pepper)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh potatoes
- Fresh potatoes are those with a bright brown-yellow skin, not too dark, and without any unusual bruises or dark spots.
- When pressing with your hand, the potato should feel firm, not too light, and should not have any deep holes or leaking fluids on the surface.
- Additionally, you should absolutely avoid buying sprouted potatoes or those with green skin as they are toxic.
- You should also avoid buying potatoes with overly wrinkled skin, soft mushy flesh, or rotten spots as these indicate potatoes that have been stored for too long.
How to choose fresh and delicious asparagus
- Fresh and delicious asparagus are those with bright green color, observing the tips will have a darker color, especially having a straight shape, looking sturdy and firm, not too soft.
- In addition, there should be no unusual tiny black spots on the surface, and when pressed by hand, asparagus feels crisp and is not easily broken.
- You should limit buying asparagus that has been bruised, wilted too much, or even has an unusual liquid leaking out because that asparagus has spoiled and should not be eaten anymore.
How to prepare Pork Steak with Mashed Potatoes
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Preparation and marinating pork
First, with 1kg of pork you bought, rub a little salt over the entire surface of the meat for 2 – 3 minutes, then wash it a few times with clean water, drain, and use a knife to cut it into thin slices.
Then, place the prepared pork into a bowl and marinate with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/3 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of chicken seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of cooking oil, mix well by hand, and let the pork absorb the seasoning for 15 minutes.
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Prepare potatoes and asparagus
With 1.2kg of potatoes purchased, use a peeler to remove the skin, then cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. At the same time, soak the potatoes in a basin containing 2 liters of water and 1 teaspoon of salt for about 5 minutes, then drain the water, and wash the potatoes again with clean water, letting them dry.
For asparagus, cut off the ends, wash it directly under running water until clean, then let it dry. Finally, use a knife to cut the asparagus into 2 or 3 pieces depending on the size.
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Make the sauce
You gradually add into the bowl the ingredients including 2 teaspoons of sugar, 3 teaspoons of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of oyster sauce, 3 tablespoons of white wine, and 100ml of water, then use a spoon to mix well.
After that, you heat a pan on the stove with 3 teaspoons of cooking oil and 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to sauté until fragrant over medium heat.
Next, you add all the mixed sauce into the pan, stir well with a spoon, and cook for about 10 minutes, until the sauce becomes thick, then turn off the heat and transfer it to a bowl.
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Boil and mash potatoes
You put the entire prepared potato into a pot with 1 liter of water, place it on the stove to boil over medium heat for about 20 – 25 minutes, until the potatoes are soft, then turn off the stove, carefully drain the water, and transfer the potatoes to a bowl.
At the same time, you place a new pot on the stove with 235ml of fresh milk, 120ml of whipping cream, 50gr of unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt, and cook over medium heat for about 5 – 7 minutes.
When the milk mixture is slightly boiling, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, use chopsticks to stir well again and then turn off the stove.
When the potatoes have cooled down a bit, use a spoon or sieve to mash them. Then, add the entire cooked milk mixture, using a flat spatula to mix evenly.
Finally, add 2 cleaned and finely chopped cilantro stems, and mix it all up again.
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Fry the pork
After preparing the ingredients, you place a new pan on the stove with 3 teaspoons of cooking oil heated over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add 1kg of marinated pork and fry both sides for about 5 minutes.
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Pork sauce
When you see the pork has caramelized, pour in the bowl of sauce you just cooked, and continue to cook for about 5 – 7 minutes over medium heat, until the sauce thickens and the pork is evenly coated with the sauce, then turn off the heat and place the pork on a plate.
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Stir-fried asparagus
You heat another pan on the stove with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil over medium heat. When the oil is sizzling, add 300g of cut asparagus, and stir-fry evenly for about 3 minutes with chopsticks.
Then, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of chicken seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, and stir-fry again for another 3 minutes.
Once the asparagus is cooked, season to taste, then turn off the heat and serve the asparagus alongside the pork dish from earlier.
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Final product
Finally, you just need to shape the mashed potatoes on the pork plate to complete the dish! Pork steak with mashed potatoes is a novel dish that captivates everyone.
Alongside each tender slice of pork, soaked in delicious sauce, there are creamy mashed potatoes and crunchy sweet asparagus that make you want to eat more without feeling full.
How to choose fresh and delicious pork
- Fresh and delicious pork usually has a bright pink color, with fat that is white like milk, not cloudy or turning any unusual colors.
- When you press it with your hand, you can feel that the pork has good elasticity, is firm and distinctly not too soft or slimy, nor does it leak any liquid on the surface.
- You should limit buying pork that has too many tiny dark spots, especially if it emits a strong, unpleasant odor, as this is a sign that the pork has spoiled from being left for too long.
How to process pork to reduce odor
- Method 1: The simplest and most common, you can take a little salt and rub it on the surface of the pork for a few minutes or soak it in diluted saltwater for about 10 – 15 minutes.
- Method 2: Alternatively, you can clean the pork thoroughly and then reduce the odor by blanching it in boiling water for 2 – 3 minutes.
- Method 3: Additionally, you can marinate the pork with ginger, lemongrass, white wine,… or you can add these ingredients while blanching as well!
Successful execution tips
- To avoid negative health effects, you should cook the steak well done before enjoying it; absolutely do not eat it rare like beef as pork is a type of meat that should not be eaten raw.
- To limit the loss of nutrients in the steak, as well as ensure the meat fibers do not become dry and tough, you should fry the meat until just done, and avoid frying for too long.
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Finally, with the upcoming New Year’s Day, you can add 2 ways to make pork steak to your menu to enrich your New Year’s celebration! Wishing you success.
