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Easy Sweet Soy Pork Steaks for Grilling or Baking

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Make juicy, flavorful pork shoulder steaks with this simple sweet soy and brown sugar marinade. This recipe works great for summer grilling or easy oven baking.

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 onion powder

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, minced garlic, black pepper, and onion powder to create the pork steak marinade.
  2. Place the pork steaks in a 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 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for best flavor. Do not marinate longer than 8 hours due to the soy sauce content.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 375°F) or preheat your oven to 400°F.
  5. Remove the steaks from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
  6. For grilling: Place steaks on the preheated grill. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  7. For baking: Place steaks on a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  8. Remove the grilled or baked pork steaks from the heat. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For the juiciest results, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  • If you are grilling, you can baste the steaks lightly with any reserved, unused marinade during the last few minutes of cooking for extra glaze.
  • This easy pork dinner pairs well with classic Midwest sides like coleslaw or baked beans.

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