Fire Up the Grill: A Rustic Dish with a Gourmet Touch

There’s nothing quite like the savory sizzle of pork steaks on the grill—especially when they come from Schenker Family Farms, where quality and flavor are a family tradition. This easy, mouthwatering recipe for Grilled Pork Steaks with Sweet Zucchini Relish pairs tender, pastured pork with a warm, cinnamon-kissed relish that brings garden-fresh zucchini to life. It’s a perfect dish for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or whenever you're craving something hearty with a hint of sweetness. With simple ingredients and bold flavor, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite at your table.

Featured in the story "Earth, Wind, and Fire Lake," from fall 2013.
Courtesy of Schenker Family Farms

Ingredients
Pork Steaks
  • 2 Schenker Farms Pastured Pork Steaks
  • Salt & Cracked Black Pepper seasoning (use to your season preference)
Zucchini Relish
  • 1 medium size zucchini, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 dashes cinnamon
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. golden raisins (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. real butter
Directions

Place chopped onion, zucchini, cinnamon, sugar, butter and raisins in covered pan on medium heat. While that is cooking, season pork steaks with sea salt and cracked pepper to your preference, and place on grill. Cook zucchini about 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and done. Depending on the thickness, pork steaks will take 8-12 minutes to cook. Serve Warm.

Serves 2-4.