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Leo’s Sweet Soy Pork Steaks: Juicy Grilled or Baked Budget Dinner

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Make tender, flavorful pork shoulder steaks with this simple sweet soy and brown sugar marinade. Perfect for grilling or baking on a summer weekend.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pork shoulder steaks (about 1 inch thick)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, minced garlic, black pepper, and ground ginger until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Place the pork steaks in a large, resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steaks, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Refrigerate and marinate the pork steaks for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for the best flavor.
  4. If grilling: Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit). Lightly oil the grates. Remove the steaks from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and discard the remaining marinade.
  5. Grill the pork steaks for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. If baking: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with foil. Place the steaks on the sheet.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Let the grilled or baked pork steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra Midwest flavor, baste the steaks with a little extra marinade during the last few minutes of cooking, if you are not worried about sugar burning.
  • The safe internal temperature for pork is 145 degrees Fahrenheit followed by a three-minute rest.
  • This sweet soy pork steak recipe pairs well with creamy coleslaw or grilled corn on the cob.

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