Tomato Smothered Pork Steaks (Or Chops) for the Crock-Pot Recipe #337343
A tasty way to use, and stretch, an inexpensive cut of meat -- pork butt steaks. Simmering all day suits less-premium cuts, which don't dry out like boneless pork loin does. Served over pasta or rice, the spinach variation is a meal in one but otherwise you'll probably want a salad. Italian greens like endive or escarole would go particularly well with these flavors. Note: written for a 6-7qt crockpot. Note 2: I don't cook with salt but usually add it at the table. I found that I needed none on this so be cautious if you choose to add salt to the pot.
by 3KillerBs
6¼ hours | 10 min prep
SERVES 8
- 2-3 lbs pork steak (about 3 steaks)
- 3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 (12 ounce) jar artichokes, quarters chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, put through press
- 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 1/4 cup vermouth, divided
- salt (to taste) (optional)
- 1 lb frozen spinach (optional)
- 4-6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced or canned mushroom slices
- parmesan cheese
- Cut each steak into 2 or 3 pieces and trim excess fat.
- Pour one can of tomatoes into the bottom of a 6-7qt Crockpot. Top with 1/3 of each of the ingredients, ending with a layer made from half the pork steak pieces.
- Make another layer of 1/3 of everything, ending with the rest of the pork steaks.
- Finish with the remaining ingredients.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove pork steak pieces carefully (they will probably break up so tongs will work better than a fork).
- Use a slotted spoon to scoop out the veggies and serve them over pasta or rice.
- Top with Parmesan.
- Tip: If you chill the flavorful juices to remove the fat you'll have a delicious starter for soup.
- Note: I do not recommend using an extra-lean cut such as boneless pork loin for this. Extra lean meat tends to dry out in long cooking even when submerged in liquid this way.
- Note: This should be just as good made with beef chuck or chicken thighs.
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