Pork skirt steak with orange and mild chili glaze and rustic corn-scallion bake

Name: Pork skirt steak with orange and mild chili glaze and rustic corn-scallion bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Argentina
Ingredients: 1.76 lb pork skirt steak; 2 whole orange; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp mild ground chili; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp mustard; 3 cups corn kernels; 1 1/4 cups onion; 1 cup scallions; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup fine cornmeal; 1 1/4 cups milk; 4 oz grated pategrás cheese; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 tsp sugar

An original Argentine-inspired dish featuring pork skirt steak seared and glazed with orange, garlic, and mild ground chili, served with a rustic baked corn, onion, and scallion side finished with melted cheese. Homey, savory flavors with a juicy texture, ideal for a hearty main course.

25 minPrep

55 minCook

80 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

800 g pork skirt steak (limpio and en 1 or 2 pieces)
2 units orange (juice and zest)
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
4 g mild ground chili
4 g sweet paprika
2 g dried oregano
45 ml olive oil (divided)
8 g salt (or a taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
15 g mustard
450 g corn kernels (fresh or congelados)
180 g onion (chopped fina)
80 g scallions (chopped, parte blanca and verde)
25 g butter
70 g fine cornmeal
300 ml milk
120 g grated pategrás cheese
1 unit egg
10 g fresh parsley (chopped)
4 g sugar (optional, for balancear the orange)

Nutrition facts

per serving

672 kcal

Calories

42 g

Protein

28 g

Carbs

42 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

25 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyEggsMustard

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Lightly grease a baking dish with a little of the olive oil.
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2. In a bowl, combine the juice and zest of the 2 oranges, chopped garlic, mild ground chili, sweet paprika, dried oregano, mustard, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and sugar if using.
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3. Place the pork skirt steak in a dish or bag, coat it with the orange mixture, and let it marinate for 15 minutes while you prepare the side dish.
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4. For the rustic bake, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and the white part of the scallions and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened. Stir in the corn kernels and cook 3 minutes more.
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5. Add the fine cornmeal to the skillet and stir for 1 minute so it absorbs the butter and juices. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened. Remove from the heat.
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6. Add the green part of the scallions, half of the grated pategrás cheese, the egg, fresh parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well and transfer everything to the greased baking dish.
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7. Sprinkle the remaining grated pategrás cheese on top. Bake the corn mixture for 20 to 25 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until set and golden on the surface.
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8. While the bake cooks, remove the pork from the marinade and reserve the liquid. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
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9. Transfer the seared pork to a tray or small baking dish and roast at 200 °C / 400 °F for 12 to 15 minutes, or until fully cooked but still juicy.
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10. Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly reduced and glaze-like. This concentrates the orange, garlic, mustard, and spices.
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11. Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thick strips and brush or spoon over the hot orange glaze.
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12. Serve the pork skirt steak hot with the rustic corn and scallion bake.

Chef tips

For a deeper golden top on the bake, broil it for the last 2 to 3 minutes. The pork is best when not overcooked; let it rest before slicing to keep it juicy.

Substitutions

You can replace pategrás cheese with firm mozzarella or a semi-hard Argentine-style cheese. If you cannot find pork skirt steak, use thin pork shoulder steaks and adjust the cooking time. Scallions can be replaced with finely chopped leek.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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