Slow-Cooked Pork Brizola with Garlic and Oregano

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Juicy pork steaks slow-cooked in a fragrant garlic-oregano marinade until tender and flavorful. This Mediterranean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs pork shoulder steaks, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 360 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp dried oregano, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup white wine, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 pork shoulder steaks to the marinade and turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
  3. Step 3: Transfer the pork steaks and marinade into a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Remove pork from slow cooker and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the pan juices spooned over for extra flavor.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Cooked Pork Brizola with Garlic and Oregano take to make?

Total time is about 375 minutes (15 min prep + 360 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Slow-Cooked Pork Brizola with Garlic and Oregano?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder steaks from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Pork Brizola with Garlic and Oregano?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Slow-Cooked Pork Brizola with Garlic and Oregano for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Slow-Cooked Pork Brizola with Garlic and Oregano?

Mediterranean pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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