Porktopia Seared Pork Steak.

🐷 Porktopia Seared Pork Steak with Caramelised Apple & Kumara Mash

🔥 Ingredients:

• 2 x pork steaks (about 150–200g each)

• 2 tbsp MeatHeads Porktopia rub

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp butter

For the apple topping:

• 1 apple (e.g. Braeburn or Granny Smith), sliced thin

• 1 tsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp butter

• Splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

For the kumara mash:

• 2 medium orange kumara (sweet potatoes), peeled and cubed

• 1 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp cream or milk

• Salt to taste

🍳 Method:

1. Prepare the Pork Steaks

• Pat the pork dry and coat generously with Porktopia rub. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to soak in the flavour.

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

• Sear the pork steaks for 3–4 minutes on each side, depending on thickness. Finish with a small knob of butter in the pan for that golden, buttery crust.

• Rest the pork on a plate, loosely covered in foil for 5 mins.

2. Caramelise the Apple

• In the same pan, lower the heat. Add butter and sliced apples.

• Sprinkle with brown sugar, add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice, and cook until soft and golden (about 5–7 mins). Stir occasionally.

3. Make the Kumara Mash

• Boil kumara until tender (10–15 mins), then drain.

• Mash with butter, cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.

🍽️ To Serve:

Plate the kumara mash, place the rested pork steak on top, and spoon over the caramelised apple slices. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) if you like.