Easy Breaded Pork Steak (baked) Recipe

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These breaded pork steaks are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy and tasty on the outside. It only takes 30 minutes to bake.

It's dinner time and you want to make an easy recipe with lots of flavor? Well, you are in the right place.
We have a few pork steaks recipes on our website, but this one is hands down on of the most popular recipes around here. The reason is simple, it's easy, delicious and it's a great recipe for any occasion, especially for weeknight dinners.
This pork steaks coated in a delicious breadcrumb mixture are perfect for an easy dinner recipe for the whole family. They will love the crunchy crust and the juicy meat seasoned with simple ingredients like lemon juice, pepper and salt.
If you like pork steaks, try these delicious Best and easy baked pork steaks, Pork steaks with apple puree or this Easy pork steaks with delicious sauce.

Some side dishes to serve with these pork steaks: Best mashed potatoes, Easy parmesan pasta with cherry tomato, Easy lemon rice or Tomato rice with peppers.

For best results, you will find step-by-step instructions below.

Ingredients
How to make (step-by-step with photos)
Tips
Recipe FAQs
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INGREDIENTS FOR BREADED PORK STEAK

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

Pork steaks - Juicy and tender pork steaks coated in a mixture of breadcrumbs, oregano and thyme.
Olive oil - Adds flavor and helps the steaks to become more tender and juicy.
Lemon juice - Adds a nice fresh flavor to the marinade.
Onion - Sliced onion. Adds an extra flavor to the recipe.
Pepper and salt - To season the steaks.
Egg - Beaten egg. To coat the steaks.
Breadcrumbs, thyme and oregano - A delicious mixture to coat the steaks.

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE BREADED PORK STEAK

Step 1: Season the pork steaks with lemon juice, pepper and salt. Let marinate about 30 minutes.

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 3: Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl. On a shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs with oregano and thyme.

Step 4: Dip the pork steaks in eggs mixture, making sure to coat completely and drain any excess. Lastly, dip in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat the process for the remaining steaks.

Step 5: At the bottom of a baking dish, place the onion cut into round slices. Place the breaded pork steaks over the onion slices and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 6: Bake until slightly golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 7: Turn off the oven and serve the steaks with lemon rice, mashed potatoes or tomato rice.

RECIPE TIPS

If the pork steaks starts to brown too much cover with aluminum foil.

If you have leftovers, store the steaks in the fridge in a properly airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long to cook pork steaks in the oven at 180ºC (350ºF)?

Thinner pork steaks like this take about 30 to 35 minutes to bake at 180ºC (350ºF). For thicker pork steaks, it may take 40 to 45 minutes.

How long should I marinate this recipe?

Our suggestion is to marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. If you are short on time, you can skip this step.
Skipping the marination step might speed up the process, but the steaks will lose flavor and tenderness.
Remember that while marinating enhances flavor and tenderness, it's important not to over-marinate, especially with acidic marinades such as lemon or orange, as this can negatively affect the texture of the steaks.

Can I store in the fridge?

Yes, you can store in the fridge! Allow the pork steaks to cool to room temperature and place them in an airtight container. Never store the steaks in the fridge for more than 2 days. Beyond this time frame, it might start losing quality and develop microorganisms.

Can I use another type of fresh herbs to mix with the breadcrumbs?

Absolutely! You can use, for example, chopped rosemary. It depends on you personal taste.

Can I add garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture?

Yes, you can!

Easy Breaded Pork Steak (baked)

These breaded pork steaks are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy and tasty on the outside. It only takes 30 minutes to bake.

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Category:Main dishes, Meat, Recipes

Cuisine: Portuguese

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 3

Prep Time:10 m

Cook Time:35 m

Total Time:1:15 h

Ingredients

3 pork steaks (about 400 grams (14 ounces))
100 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
Juice of one lemon
1 medium onion
Pepper (to taste)
1 large egg
Thyme (to taste)
Oregano (to taste)
Breadcrumbs (or panko bread crumbs)
Salt (to taste)

Directions

Season the pork steaks with lemon juice, pepper and salt. Let marinate about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl. On a shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs with oregano and thyme.
Dip the pork steaks in eggs mixture, making sure to coat completely and drain any excess. Lastly, dip in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat the process for the remaining steaks.
At the bottom of a baking dish, place the onion cut into round slices. Place the breaded pork steaks over the onion slices and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake until slightly golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.
Turn off the oven and serve the steaks with lemon rice, mashed potatoes or tomato rice.