Description
Barbecued Pork Steaks deliver mouthwatering grilled goodness straight from your backyard grill. Fire up those coals, grab your favorite seasonings, and get ready to wow dinner guests with tender, perfectly charred meat that sizzles with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless pork shoulder steaks
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry 4 pork shoulder steaks using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Blend 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper into a uniform spice mixture.
- Season steaks generously with salt and black pepper, then evenly coat both sides with prepared spice blend, pressing gently to help seasoning adhere.
- Allow seasoned steaks to rest at room temperature for 25 minutes to help them absorb flavors and come to an even temperature.
- Combine 1 ½ cups ketchup, ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon molasses in a saucepan.
- Whisk sauce ingredients over medium heat, bringing mixture to a gentle simmer for 18 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Adjust sauce consistency by adding ¼ cup water, stirring until desired thickness is achieved.
- Preheat grill to 400F, ensuring grates are clean and lightly oiled.
- Sear steaks for 4 minutes per side, creating a golden-brown exterior.
- Reduce grill temperature to 350F, continuing to cook steaks for 6 minutes per side.
- Brush steaks with sauce during final 8 minutes of grilling, turning and basting every 2-3 minutes.
- Verify internal temperature reaches 145F using a meat thermometer.
- Transfer steaks to cutting board and cover loosely with foil, letting them rest for 8 minutes.
- Slice steaks against grain into thin strips.
- Serve immediately with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
Notes
- Always pat the pork steaks completely dry to ensure a perfect sear and crispy exterior on the grill.
- Let the seasoned meat rest at room temperature before grilling to help it cook more evenly and stay tender.
- Keep a close eye on the internal temperature, using a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking and maintain juiciness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular Worcestershire sauce for a gluten-free alternative and double-check all other sauce ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-38 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg