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Pork shoulder steaks
Calories & nutrition facts
collar, raw, lean and fat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 168 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 37%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 10 g 13%
- Saturated fat 3.7 g 19%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 62 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.6 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.27 mg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.78 mg 65%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.29 mg 22%
- Niacin (B3) 5 mg 31%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.3 mg 25%
- Vitamin B6 0.41 mg 24%
- Biotin (B7) 2 µg 7%
- Folate (B9) 11 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.5 µg 21%
Minerals
- Calcium 8 mg 1%
- Iron 0.8 mg 4%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 200 mg 16%
- Potassium 350 mg 7%
- Zinc 2.6 mg 24%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Selenium 12 µg 22%
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Questions about Pork shoulder steaks
How do you cook pork shoulder steaks so they stay tender?
Pat them dry, season, then sear in a very hot pan with a little oil for 2–3 minutes on each side. Turn the heat down and cook until the thickest part reaches 63 °C; rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.
Can you cook pork shoulder steaks in the oven?
Brown them in a frying pan first, then roast at 180 °C until the centre reaches 63 °C, usually about 10–15 minutes for steaks around 2 cm thick. Rest them for at least 3 minutes; thicker cuts need longer.
Should you marinate pork shoulder steaks?
A marinade adds flavour and helps the surface brown; try oil, garlic, mustard and a little cider vinegar for 30 minutes to a few hours in the fridge. Pat the steaks dry before searing, and discard marinade that has touched raw pork.
What goes well with pork shoulder steaks?
Serve them with apple sauce, mustard or a sharp cider gravy, alongside roast potatoes, cabbage or buttery mashed potatoes. They also work well sliced into a warm salad with lentils and mustard dressing.
Can you use pork shoulder steaks instead of pork loin steaks?
Yes, but shoulder steaks are generally more marbled and suit a hard sear followed by a short rest, while leaner loin steaks can dry out if overcooked. Pork loin steaks provide 21.4 g protein per 100 g, compared with 19 g in shoulder steaks.
How should you store raw and cooked pork shoulder steaks?
Keep raw steaks covered on the bottom shelf of the fridge and cook them within 1–2 days, or freeze them well wrapped. Refrigerate cooked leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3–4 days; reheat until steaming hot.
What cut are pork shoulder steaks?
They are slices cut across the pig’s shoulder, a well-used area with muscle, connective tissue and streaks of fat. That marbling brings flavour, but the steaks benefit from careful cooking and a short rest.
What nutrients stand out in pork shoulder steaks?
Pork shoulder steaks are notably rich in thiamin: 100 g provides 0.78 mg. They also provide 19 g of protein per 100 g.
Source: CoFID (UK) 18-554 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
