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Pork shoulder steak with stewed peppers and rice
Braised pork steaks with Hungarian pepper stew

Pork Shoulder Steaks with Hungarian Ratatouille (Lecsó)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Pork shoulder is the workhorse of Hungarian kitchens: marbled with fat, it stays juicy where leaner cuts would dry out. In this dish, the pork fat marries perfectly with the acidity of the 'Lecsó' (a pepper and tomato stew similar to Ratatouille). The meat becomes tender in the vegetable steam, while rice acts as the perfect canvas to soak up the rich juices.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 780 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Deep skillet with lid
  • Pot for rice
  • Cutting board

Instructions

1 ✓

Lightly pound the steaks and snip the edges (to prevent curling). Season with salt and pepper. Heat fat in skillet and sear meat on both sides until browned (3 mins each). Remove meat.

Tip: Searing locks in flavor and preps the meat for braising.
2 ✓

In the remaining fat (now full of meat flavor!), sauté sliced onions. Add sliced peppers and tomato wedges. Season with salt.

Tip: Salt helps draw moisture out of the vegetables.
3 ✓

When vegetables start to soften, nestle the pork steaks back into the pan. Cover and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until meat is fork-tender.

Tip: The meat absorbs the vegetable flavors, while the stew gets richer from the pork juices.
4 ✓

Meanwhile, rinse rice and cook in salted water until fluffy.

Tip: Let the rice steam covered for 10 minutes after cooking for perfect texture.
5 ✓

Serve the steak alongside rice, ladling plenty of the pepper-tomato stew over everything.

Tip: Great for dipping with crusty bread too!

Recipe FAQ

Why is the meat tough?
Shoulder needs time. If the vegetables are done but meat is tough, add a splash of water and keep simmering covered.
Can I make it spicy?
Absolutely! Adding a hot wax pepper or jalapeño to the stew works wonders.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Pork Shoulder Steaks (Boston Butt)
  • 3 large Italian Frying Peppers or Bell Peppers
  • 2 large Tomatoes
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Lard or Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1.5 cups Rice
  • 3 cups Water (for rice)