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THICK PORK NECK STEAK WITH SPICED SCORING AND STUFFED ROASTED KAPIA PEPPERS

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THICK PORK NECK STEAK WITH SPICED SCORING AND STUFFED ROASTED KAPIA PEPPERS

THICK PORK NECK STEAK WITH SPICED SCORING AND STUFFED ROASTED KAPIA PEPPERS

A simple yet impressive pork neck steak recipe featuring deep diagonal scoring to absorb bold spices, slow-roasted to tender perfection. Served with roasted kapia peppers stuffed with buttery mashed potatoes β€” an elegant meal for two.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: Overnight marinating

🍳 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🍰 Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 thick pork neck steak (4.5–5 cm thick, approx. 350–400 g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Sweet paprika
  • Ground cumin
  • (Optional) Ground coriander
  • 10–15 cm small kapia peppers (2–3 per person)
  • Mashed potatoes with butter (approx. 2 medium potatoes per person)

Instructions

  1. Place pork neck steak on work surface. Score the surface with parallel cuts about 1 cm apart, approximately 1 cm deep. Rotate steak 90 degrees and repeat scoring to create a diamond pattern like a chessboard.
  2. Season steak generously with salt, black pepper, sweet paprika (approx. 3 pinches per side), ground cumin (approx. 3 pinches per side), and optional coriander. Drizzle olive oil over and massage the spices into the cuts and edges evenly.
  3. Tie kitchen twine loosely around the steak to maintain its shape during cooking.
  4. Refrigerate the seasoned steak overnight (minimum 8 hours).
  5. Remove steak from fridge 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.
  6. Heat a non-stick pan lightly oiled over medium-high heat. Sear the steak 2 minutes per side until nicely browned.
  7. Transfer pan to preheated oven at 150Β°C (300Β°F) or move steak to a hot ovenproof dish if pan is not oven-safe. Roast for 30 minutes, basting halfway with juices from the pan.
  8. Remove from oven and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and removing the twine.
  9. Prepare kapia peppers: roast, peel, and clean them. Fill with buttery mashed potatoes using a piping bag or spoon. Arrange around the sliced pork steak for serving.
  10. Slice steak following the scored lines for perfect portions.

πŸ’‘ Tips

  • Scoring deeply helps spices penetrate for rich flavor.
  • Twine keeps the steak compact and even while roasting.
  • Roasted kapia peppers with mashed potato filling add color and creamy contrast.
  • Adjust quantity based on number of servings (2–3 peppers and 2 medium potatoes per person).

🍽️ Perfect For

  • Elegant dinner for two
  • Special occasion meals
  • Show-stopping pork roast presentations

πŸ“ Final Thoughts

This pork neck steak is a flavorful, tender centerpiece enhanced by deep spice scoring and complemented beautifully by creamy stuffed roasted peppers. Simple preparation yields restaurant-worthy results.