Oven-baked pork shoulder steaks with apple, sage and rich gravy served hot and tender

Oven-Baked Pork Shoulder Steaks

Pork shoulder steaks come into their own when cooked slowly, and this oven-baked recipe keeps things simple. Baked until tender and finished with apple, sage and rich gravy, the pork stays juicy and full of flavour.

It’s an easy pork shoulder steak recipe suited to relaxed weekend cooking or a comforting family meal, using the oven to get the best from this cut.

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 20–22 minutes

Ingredients

Add all 5 ingredients (£14.20 total)

Pork Shoulder Steak (6oz) x2

Pork Shoulder Steak (6oz) x2

£7.20
Garlic - Each

Garlic - Each

1 glove, crushed

£0.90
Onion Each

Onion Each

1 medium onion, sliced

£1.00
Apple (Each)

Apple (Each)

1 apple, sliced

£1.00
Chicken Stock In a Can - 500ml

Chicken Stock In a Can - 500ml

150ml

£4.10

Additional Ingredients

  • Cooking Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Fresh Sage - 1 tsp, finely chopped
  • Smoked Paprika - ½ tsp
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Season the pork shoulder steaks generously on both sides.

Step 2

Heat oil in a heavy oven-proof pan. Sear the pork for 3–4 minutes each side until well coloured. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, soften the onion for 2–3 minutes, then add garlic, apple and sage. Stir well.

Step 4

Return the pork to the pan, pour in the stock and place in the oven uncovered for 10–12 minutes, until cooked through and juicy.

Step 5

Rest for 2 minutes before serving, spooning the pan juices over the pork.

To Serve

Serve with buttery mash, seasonal greens or proper roasted potatoes. Simple, satisfying, and exactly how pork shoulder should be cooked.

Chef’s Word

Pork shoulder brings depth you don’t get from lean cuts. Treat it right, cook it hot and fast, and it delivers every time.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy oven method — no frying, no fuss, just steady heat and good timing
• Deep, savoury flavour from slow baking with apple and sage
• Juicy pork shoulder steaks cooked the way this cut deserves
• Ideal for family meals or laid-back weekend cooking
• Versatile serving options with mash, greens, or seasonal vegetables

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The best way is to cook them slowly in the oven. Pork shoulder steaks benefit from longer cooking at moderate heat, which allows the connective tissue to soften and the meat to stay juicy.

  • They can be, when cooked properly. Pork shoulder is a working cut, so it needs time and moisture. Oven baking is one of the most reliable methods for tender results.

  • Yes. Baking pork shoulder steaks in the oven is often better for tenderness, especially when compared to quick, high-heat grilling.

  • They take longer than chops. Allow enough time for the meat to soften fully — rushing this cut leads to toughness.

  • Pork shoulder steaks come from a more muscular part of the pig and need slower cooking, while pork chops are leaner and cook quickly. They’re used differently in recipes.