Name: Pork Shoulder Steak with Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: serves 4 people
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 pounds) Pork Shoulder Steak, 0.5 cm or 0.2 inch thickness; Spices: 1 tsp paprika powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp oregano, ¼ tsp caraway, ½ tsp sugar, pepper, salt; 3 tbsp olive oil or lard; 2 onions; 3 colorful bell pappers (yellow, greek, red); 3 tomatoes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tsp tomato paste; 1 tsp Tabasco sauce (optional); 4 small gherkins Droga Dobrote; 150 g (5.3 oz) canned diced tomatoes; 80 ml (1/3 cup) gherkin pickle liquid; 100 ml (3.4 oz) water

Pork Shoulder Steak with Pepper Sauce

I (Maja) grew up eating this dish. My Austrian grandma made it all the time, and she called it “Zigeuner Schnitzel,” which translates to Gypsy Schnitzel. It’s also called Balkan Schnitzel. It has many names, some controversial, so we will call it Pork Shoulder Steak with Pepper Sauce. The meat in this recipe is tender juicy, and there’s enough sauce for each bite. The sauce contains colorful bell peppers, onions, gherkins and tomatoes. They take about one hour to make, and we prefer making them over the weekend instead of during the week. Serve them with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, gnocchi, or other side dish of your choosing.

Juicy Pork Shoulder Steak with sauce

These are the reasons why you will adore this recipe:

the sauce is so well balanced, delicious, sweet, and slightly sour
the meat is tender, juicy, and melts in your mouth
an amazing recipe for weekends and weeknights
made in one pan
gluten-free and dairy-free
feel free to keep any leftovers in the fridge for a couple of days

Essential ingredients

For this recipe, we used easily accessible ingredients. They create a beautiful balance between sweet and sour; you can find them anywhere.

Meat - we tested this recipe with pork shoulder steaks and pork chops. Pork chops were better; they weren't as tender as we had hoped. On the other hand, pork shoulder steaks are juicy and tender, and they cook quickly.

Spices - Use a homemade spice mix for maximum flavor before searing the meat in a hot pan. We used paprika powder, garlic powder, oregano, caraway, sugar, pepper, and salt.

Vegetables - We used a variety of vegetables in this dish, which gives it freshness and lightness. The recipe includes onion, garlic, tomatoes, and peppers. We love using colorful peppers for more flavor and color.

Gherkins - In this recipe, we used gherkins (Droga dobrote). They give a delicious sour flavor. On the other hand, we also used pickling juice from gherkins, which added some lovely sweetness and created a beautiful sweet-and-sour balance.

What to serve with Pork Shoulder Steak with Pepper Sauce

For the side, we would choose one of these:

Storing

Keep the chilled Pork Shoulder Steak with Pepper Sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Before serving, reheat in the microwave oven or using a skillet.

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METHOD

meat

Pat dry the pork steaks and add to a bowl. Season with paprika powder, garlic powder, oregano, caraway, sugar, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning into the meat and set aside.
cook the meat

Place a large pan over high heat. Add oil and half of the meat. Pan-fry for 2 - 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the rest of the meat.
vegetables

Peel the onion and cut it into slices. Remove the seeds from the peppers and cut into large pieces. Add to the pan (where you cooked the meat), and sauté for 6 - 8 minutes over low heat. Cut the tomato into small pieces. Add to the vegetables along with minced garlic, tomato paste, Tabasco sauce (optional), and gherkins (cut into small pieces). Stir to combine and cook for 6 - 8 minutes. Pour in canned diced tomatoes, pickling liquid, and water. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Cook for 6 minutes.
add the meat

Arrange the steaks over the vegetables. Don't forget those delicious juices from searing the meat. Gently press the steaks into the sauce to almost cover them. Cook over low heat for 12 - 15 minutes. The meat shouldn't boil.
serve

Divide the meat with the sauce between four plates and serve with your favorite side dish.

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Pork Shoulder Steak with Pepper Sauce