Baked pork neck steak with cheese
2 servings
90 minutes
This appetizing pork neck steak, baked with cheese, is the perfect combination of rich meat flavor and aromatic cheese crust. European cuisine is famous for such simple yet incredibly tasty dishes where the tenderness of the meat is highlighted by spices and further revealed during baking. In the cooking process, the pork becomes juicy, and garlic adds spiciness. The finishing touch is a golden layer of melted hard cheese that gives the dish softness and richness. Such steaks can be served as a standalone dish with a side of fresh vegetables or potatoes, and garnishing with parsley adds fresh notes. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or festive table, delighting everyone with its exquisite taste and appetizing appearance.
1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
2
Wash the meat well under running water, dry it a little, and cut it into steaks about 1 cm thick. Make shallow cuts on each side, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pork neck (collar): 400 g
- Salt: to taste
- Mixed peppercorns (four peppers): to taste
3
Place portioned pieces on a baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for about 30-40 minutes with the lid open.
4
Grate the hard cheese on a coarse grater.
- Hard cheese: 100 g
5
Press the garlic through a press.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
6
Take the meat dish out of the oven.
7
Flip the pieces in the form.
8
Place the prepared garlic on each piece.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
9
Place grated hard cheese on the steaks and bake in the oven for about 10 minutes.
- Hard cheese: 100 g
10
Serve the cooked steaks warm or hot. Optionally garnish with parsley.
- Parsley: to taste