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Juicy Sweet Soy Pork Steaks (Grilled or Baked)

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Make budget-friendly pork shoulder steaks tender and flavorful with this simple sweet soy and brown sugar marinade. Perfect for grilling or oven baking for an easy summer cookout dinner.

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
  • 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 4 hours, or preferably overnight for the best flavor.
  4. If grilling: Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350-400 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 juicy results, baste the steaks with any remaining marinade during the last few minutes of cooking, if you boil the marinade first to sterilize it.
  • The safe internal temperature for pork is 145 degrees F followed by a 3-minute rest.
  • Serve these easy pork dinner steaks with classic Midwest sides like creamy coleslaw or baked beans.

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