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Peppercorn Steak with Hawaiian Pepper Smoked Pineapple

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Family luaus may now have a new menu item. Picture mouthwatering, perfectly seasoned steak made even juicier by the sweet and tangy taste of pineapple. Steak is great, spice is wonderful, but smoked pineapple makes this dinner sublime!

Every bite is delicious, making this meal a family favorite. It is surprisingly easy to make and is great to serve for dinner at any time of the year; use it as a summer feast or as a treat for your taste buds in the middle of winter. Pepper Steak with Hawaiian Pepper Smoked Pineapple is the perfect dish to serve to friends and family, or even at your next family luau.  #JuicySteak

Peppercorn Steak with Hawaiian Pepper Smoked Pineapple

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 grass-feed Porterhouse steak (1 inch thick)
  • 1/2 tbsp. coarse sea salt
  • 1 tbsp. organic whole black peppercorns
  • 3 tbsp. Steve’s Akaka Falls Passion Fruit Hawaiian Pepper Smoked Pineapple Jam

GARNISH:

  • Fresh organic basil

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Rinse the steak with cool water and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Place in a baking dish and slit 20 small slices through out the steak. Slip the whole black peppercorns into each slit of the steak.
  3. Sprinkle sea salt on both sides of the steak and spread a heaping tablespoon of jam on top of steak.
  4. Place the oven rack as close to the top of oven as possible. Leave room for the pan. Turn on the broiler in the oven and place the steak on the top shelf. Broil for 5 minutes on one side.
  5. Take the steak out of the oven and use tongs to flip the steak over. Now add another large heaping tablespoon of jam on other side of the steak and spread jam around with back of spoon. Place back in the oven and broil for another 6 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Thinly slice the steak and pile in the center of a dinner plate. Pour sauce from the steak pan on top of the steak slices and garnish with fresh basil.

SUGGESTIONS:   Serve with sautéed vegetables or salad.  

Enjoy!

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