Have you ever tried Greek Pork Steaks? The marinade includes lemon, oregano, olive oil, mustard and some honey, making the meat tender and flavorful. Lemon and honey are a perfect combination. The lemon cuts the richness of the pork while the honey caramelizes and chars. Enjoy these delicious pork steaks with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, tomato salad, or boiled greens.

If you love these Greek Pork Steaks, you will also love this Homemade Traditional Greek Pork Gyro or Pork Skewers With Yogurt Lemon Sauce!

A serving platter with greek pork chops with lemon oregano sauce and some herbs on a table.

What is a pork steak?

A pork steak, also called Boston butt or pork blade steak is cut from the shoulder part of the animal. They are considered a cheaper cut and can be tough due to their high collagen content. They are best cooked slow and long, simmered in a sauce.

Why this recipe sings

Lemony and tender, these Greek pork steaks are full of tangy brightness.

This recipe is a simple yet delicious way to prepare versatile and cost-effective pork shoulder.

The pork steaks make great leftovers. The lemon oregano sauce is terrific with pasta and lots of grated parmesan. Slice and wrap the meat in a pita with garlic aioli or over a leafy, crunchy salad. There are no boundaries on how to enjoy them.

Here is what you need

All the ingredients to make Greek pork steaks are on a table.

Pork steaks. Also called pork blade steaks or boston butt, they are slowly cooked in the lemony broth and come out tender and delicious.

For the marinade

Dijon mustard. I love the spicy note Dijon gives to this pork steak recipe. You can substitute it with your favorite mustard or ground mustard.
Honey. It caramelizes and chars the fat with delicious results!
Lemons. Juiced and zested, they add brightness to the pork steaks.
Dried oregano and dried thyme.
Extra virgin olive oil.

For roasting

Chicken stock. You can also use vegetable broth or water.
Garlic head. More garlic is always better!

You also need

Sea salt, freshly ground pepper(not shown above), and chili flakes for serving (optional).

How to make Greek pork steaks

Pork steaks in a roasting pan marinating.

Add all the marinade ingredients to a large roasting pan. Mix well and add the pork steaks. Rub the marinade all over the pork steaks, cover and refrigerate from one hour up to twelve hours.

When it is time to cook

A jug pouring chicken broth on pork steaks.

Preheat the oven to 190°C / 374° F.

Pour the stock, garlic cloves, and herbs over the steaks, mix lightly, cover again well with aluminum foil, and roast for one hour.

Remove the aluminum foil and roast for 30 minutes up to an hour. The chops will start getting golden and caramelize, so halfway flip them to get golden on the other side.

A spoon is drizzling lemon oregano sauce on roasted Greek pork steaks.

Serve the pork steaks with a generous amount of sauce on the side.

Side dishes for Greek pork steaks

Many great side dishes pair well with pork steaks. Here are a few ideas:

Mashed Potatoes – creamy mashed potatoes are always a crowd-pleaser and make a great side dish for pork steaks.
Garlic parmesan roasted potatoes – a perfect side dish for the steaks with plenty of lemony gravy.
Rice – make fluffy basmati rice and pour over it the lemony sauce for a terrific side dish.
Spanakorizo – rice with spinach and lemon is a classic Greek dish that goes well with this recipe.
Greek lettuce salad – this fresh salad with crunchy lettuce, cucumbers, and a tangy vinaigrette is a great way to balance out the richness of the pork steaks.
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks – they are always perfect for roasts, chicken, burgers or a big leafy salad.