Barbecue Pork Steaks with Cornbread
Barbecue Pork Steaks with Cornbread
Ingredients
For the Barbecue Pork Steaks
- 4 pork steaks, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce, your favorite brand
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Frank's Red Hot Sauce, optional, for a kick
For the Classic Cornbread
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing pan
For Serving
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced, dill or bread and butter
- 1/2 cup crispy onions
- butter, as needed, for cornbread
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a 9-inch cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the cornbread batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, large egg, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter).
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or skillet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Season the pork steaks: Pat the pork steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. If desired, brush with Frank's Red Hot Sauce for extra flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the pork steaks. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
While the pork steaks are searing, place the cornbread into the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
After searing, brush the seared pork steaks generously with 1 cup of barbecue sauce. Transfer the skillet with the pork steaks to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the sauce is caramelized.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Once cooked, remove the pork steaks from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Slice the cornbread into squares or wedges. Serve the barbecue pork steaks alongside warm cornbread, topped with crispy onions, and with sliced pickles on the side. Offer extra butter for the cornbread.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Barbecue Pork Steaks with Cornbread
Ingredients
For the Barbecue Pork Steaks
- 4 pork steaks, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce, your favorite brand
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Frank's Red Hot Sauce, optional, for a kick
For the Classic Cornbread
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing pan
For Serving
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced, dill or bread and butter
- 1/2 cup crispy onions
- butter, as needed, for cornbread
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a 9-inch cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the cornbread batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, large egg, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter).
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or skillet.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Season the pork steaks: Pat the pork steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. If desired, brush with Frank's Red Hot Sauce for extra flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the pork steaks. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
While the pork steaks are searing, place the cornbread into the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
After searing, brush the seared pork steaks generously with 1 cup of barbecue sauce. Transfer the skillet with the pork steaks to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the sauce is caramelized.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Once cooked, remove the pork steaks from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Slice the cornbread into squares or wedges. Serve the barbecue pork steaks alongside warm cornbread, topped with crispy onions, and with sliced pickles on the side. Offer extra butter for the cornbread.
⏱️ 3 min