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Juicy Sweet Soy Pork Steaks: Easy Grilled or Baked Dinner

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Learn how to make budget-friendly pork shoulder steaks incredibly juicy with a simple sweet soy and garlic marinade. Perfect for grilling in the summer or baking for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, vegetable oil, ground ginger, and black pepper to create the pork steak marinade.
  2. Place the pork steaks in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steaks, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for the best flavor.
  4. If grilling: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees F). Lightly oil the grates. Remove steaks from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
  5. If baking: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with foil. Place the marinated steaks on the sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
  6. Remove the pork steaks from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra Midwest flavor, baste the steaks with any leftover marinade during the last few minutes of cooking, but discard any marinade that touched raw meat before use.
  • The safe internal temperature for pork is 145 degrees F followed by a three-minute rest. This ensures a juicy result.
  • Serve these sweet soy pork steaks with classic sides like creamy coleslaw or baked beans for a complete summer cookout meal.

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