Pork Shoulder and Broccoli (Spicy)

 There’s something about the sizzle of a cast iron skillet that’s intoxicating and this pork shoulder and broccoli is delish!

Not only do cast iron skillets give a more robust flavor to hearty dinners, but the versatility they afford is pretty cool.

Can I freeze pork?

Absolutely. If you find a great deal on pork shoulder steaks, freeze away!

Do I trim keto pork shoulder fat?

Not necessarily. My grandfather loved pork fat and I find it adds a new dimension to the overall flavor of the pork shoulder steak.

If you have a ton of fat, however, I’d say you could remove the extra bits to your preference.

Where do I buy pork steak?

You’ll find it right next to the ribs and other cuts of pork. A lot of grocers are labeling them as “carnitas” (meaning: “little meats”) on the packaging.

How do I prepare pork shoulder?

This dish begins with a buttery cast iron skillet and a nice roasting of the pork shoulder bits. If you do not have a cast iron skillet, however, no worries. Using a nice baking dish should work out just as well.

To accompany the shoulder meat, I dreamed up a creamy broccoli sauce….with a kick. The ground red pepper, butter, onion powder and cream cheese blend with the florets make the perfect addition to pork shoulder meat.

How do I cook a pork steak?

• slow-cooker: season and cook for 6-8 hours on low
• grill, pan-fry, or roast to an internal temperature of at least 145º F

What temperature do I cook pork shoulder to?

As recommended by the USDA, an internal temperature of 145º F is sufficient to ensure a fully cooked pork shoulder. I always cook mine a bit more, just to make sure.

What other sides go with pork shoulder steak?

Some common low carb and delicious side dishes for pork shoulder steak include:

• green beans
• coleslaw
• mashed cauliflower
• peppers (yum!)
• cabbage (I love butter and bacon fried cabbage with mine)

Keto Pork Shoulder & Broccoli with a Kick

A creamy, spicy pork shoulder dish in only 20-Minutes. Keto and low-carb friendly, this dish is nothing short of amazing.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 5

Calories: 396kcal

Author: Amber @ Low Carb Quick

Ingredients

• 2 lb pork shoulder meat
• 2 cup broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup half and half
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp ground red pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter cast iron skillet and add chopped pork shoulder. Bake for 20 minutes.
• While pork is baking, melt 2 tbsp. butter with cream cheese, spices, and half and half on med-high heat.
• Add broccoli and cook until tender.
• Add broccoli mixture to pork skillet and bake another 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22.4g | Fat: 31.7g | Saturated Fat: 15.2g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 172mg | Fiber: 1.6g

If you like pork shoulder and broccoli, you’ll love our other one-pot dinners:

• Easy Keto Salmon Cakes with Avocado Sauce
• Creamy Chicken Poblano Soup

This recipe was inspired by Cooking LSL’s recipe for pork shoulder and my grandmother’s breakfast pork shoulder (nothing better than grandma’s cooking, I tell ya!)