Pork Blade Steaks with Nduja and Honey and Arugula Salad
One serving contains 222 calories, 5g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Only From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes. It will be a hit at your valentin day event. A mixture of baby arugula, olive oil, lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
Instructions
Combine 3 cups water, 6 tablespoons coarsesalt, and sugar in 15 x 10 x 2-inch glass bakingdish. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve.
Placepork steaks in brine in baking dish. Coverand chill at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
Remove pork steaks from brine; pat dry.
Brush both sides of steaks with 1 tablespoonoil; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper.
Heat griddle over medium-high heat untilalmost smoking.
Place steaks on griddle andcook 3 minutes. Turn steaks over on griddle;immediately top each steak with ndujaslices, dividing equally. Cook until pork iscooked through, about 3 minutes longer(nduja will soften).
Transfer steaks to platter, nduja sidedown. Spoon 1/2 tablespoon honey over each.
Toss arugula, cheese, lemon juice, and2 tablespoons oil in bowl. Season salad withcoarse salt and pepper; serve with steaks.
A robust red wine wouldbe terrific with the pork. The Quinta daGarrida 2007 Vinho Tinto (Portugal, $11)is a good choice.