Neapolitan Pork Steaks
Neapolitan Pork Steaks
Broiled pork loin steaks topped with a quick Neapolitan sauce of plum tomatoes, black olives and fresh basil under a dusting of parmesan.
Prep: 10 minutes · Cook: 20 minutes
What Is Neapolitan Pork Steaks?
Broiled pork loin steaks finished Neapolitan-style — topped with a fast skillet sauce of plum tomatoes deepened with yeast extract, studded with black olives and fresh basil.
Why Make Neapolitan Pork Steaks?
- Sauce and steaks cook in parallel — 30 minutes total
- Yeast extract is the sneaky umami trick
- Olives and basil go in last and stay vivid
- Broiling keeps the pork hands-off
- A pizzaiola-style sauce without the wait
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 1 onion (large, sliced)
- 398 mL plum tomatoes (canned (14 oz))
- 2 tsp yeast extract
- 4 pork loin steaks
- 3/4 cup pitted black olives
- 2 tsp fresh basil (shredded)
- parmesan cheese (freshly grated, to serve)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the tomatoes and yeast extract and simmer about 5 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Meanwhile, cook the pork steaks under a preheated broiler for 5 minutes per side, until cooked through; keep warm.
- Add the olives and shredded basil to the sauce and stir quickly to combine.
- Transfer the steaks to warm plates, top with the sauce, sprinkle with parmesan and serve immediately.
Cooking Tips
- Soften the onion fully before the tomatoes go in
- Don't skip the yeast extract — it deepens the quick sauce
- Broil the steaks close to the heat for colour
- Rest the pork a few minutes under foil
- A light parmesan dusting is plenty
Frequently Asked Questions About Neapolitan Pork Steaks
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1. What does yeast extract add?
A concentrated savoury (umami) depth that makes the quick tomato sauce taste long-simmered.
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2. Can I grill the steaks instead of broiling?
Yes — same timing over a hot grill.
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3. What cut of pork works best?
Boneless loin steaks or chops about 3/4-inch thick.
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4. Can I make the sauce ahead?
Yes — reheat gently and add the olives and basil just before serving.
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5. What sides suit this?
Sautéed greens, roasted potatoes or buttered pasta.
Neapolitan Pork Steaks Made Simple
Neapolitan Pork Steaks dress a weeknight chop in southern-Italian colours. Unico plum tomatoes and black olives make the five-minute sauce.