Lavender Pork Steaks Recipes

CREAMY GARLIC PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Take the pork chops out of the fridge 15-30 minutes prior to starting the recipe if possible. Season the pork generously with salt & pepper on both sides.
• In a deep skillet, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes, and once it's hot, cook the pork chops for 3-5 minutes/side or until golden (3 minutes for thinner chops and 5 minutes for pork chops up to 1" thick). Once the pork chops are done searing, transfer them to a plate.
• Add the remaining butter and the garlic cloves to the skillet. Turn the heat down to medium (or medium-low if using cast iron). Cook it, stirring fairly often, for about 3 minutes or until the garlic has somewhat browned on the outside.
• Push the garlic to one side of the pan and sprinkle the flour in (avoiding the garlic). Let it cook for around 30 seconds, and give it a stir so it's incorporated with the butter (we're making a quick roux).
• Add in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir and let it cook for about a minute or until the sauce is noticeably thickened.
• Add in the cream and garlic powder. Stir or whisk it until the garlic powder has dissolved.
• Add the pork back in and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up a bit (let the sauce bubble a bit but not furiously boil) and the pork chops are fully cooked through (145F minimum). Keep in mind the pork's temperature will continue to rise once you stop cooking it, so if it's close, I'd take it off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Season the sauce with extra salt & pepper as needed and parsley if you wish.

BAKED PORK STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Rinse and pat dry your pork steaks.
• Apply by brushing olive oil over the pork steaks, then season using the steak seasoning. Place pork steak on the baking sheet.
• Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 15-18 minutes. (Optional) Next, broil on high for 2 minutes to get a nice sear.
• Check the temperature using an instant-read probe - the safe temperature is 145°F (63°C). Allow to rest for 5 minutes, serve, and enjoy!

SAVORY LAVENDER PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• lay pork in 13x9 baking dish.
• sprinkle generous amounts of lavender flower, rosemary (preferably ground), marjoram, salt & pepper to taste.
• drizzle a small amount of honey over the top of the pork.
• turn over and repeat the seasoning on the other side.
• sprinkle a small amount of brown sugar over the top of the pork before placing into the oven.
• cook at 35o degrees for about 30-45 minutes depending on the thickness of the pork.