Pork steak gatsby with mango atchar mayo

Juicy braaied pork neck steaks are sliced thin and piled high on a soft gatsby roll with crisp slap chips, fresh salad and a punchy mango atchar mayo. A true Cape Town classic, this generously stacked sandwich delivers bold, comforting flavour in every bite.

Cut:
  • Portions: 4
  • Prep: 30 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating time)
  • cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the pork steaks

  • 800 g pork neck steaks
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Cape Herb & Spice Texan Steakhouse Rub

For the slap chips

  • 1 kg large potatoes, peeled
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml) white pepper

For the mango atchar mayo

  • 250 ml mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp (45 ml) mango atchar, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) atchar oil
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
  • Pinch of black pepper

To assemble

  • 2 large Cape-style gatsby rolls, or 4 long Portuguese rolls
  • 500 ml shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • ½ white onion, finely sliced into rings

Method

For the pork steaks:

Pat the pork neck steaks dry and rub with the olive oil, Worcestershire sauce and Cape Herb & Spice Texan Steakhouse Rub. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for maximum flavour. Braai over medium-hot coals for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the steaks, then allow the pork to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

For the slap chips:

Cut the potatoes into thick chips and soak in cold water for 20 minutes. Drain well and pat dry thoroughly. Heat the oil to 150°C and fry the chips for 6 to 8 minutes until soft but not golden, then remove and rest for 10 minutes. Increase the oil temperature to 180°C and fry again for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp and golden. Season immediately with the vinegar, salt and white pepper while still hot.

For the mango atchar mayo:

Combine the mayonnaise, chopped mango atchar, atchar oil, lemon juice and black pepper in a bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

To assemble:

Slice the gatsby rolls lengthways and spread generously with the spicy atchar mayo. Layer with the shredded lettuce, sliced pork, hot slap chips, tomato and white onion.

Serving suggestion: The original prep time listed 35 minutes as marinating time, but the method calls for marinating the pork for at least 30 minutes. The prep time above reflects the 30 minutes used in the method — please confirm which figure is correct.