If you’re looking for an easy pork recipe that’s packed with flavor, these Grilled Savory Pork Steaks need to be on your next BBQ menu. Thick, juicy pork steaks are grilled over high heat until beautifully charred on the outside, then braised with veggies for that tender and savory finish.

Pork steaks are one of my favorite cuts for grilling because they deliver incredible flavor without requiring an expensive cut of meat. They’re hearty enough for a backyard BBQ but easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner.

Looking for more easy dinner recipes then you have to try my easy, Fool Proof Pork Chops or this easy Marry Me Chicken Soup.

What are Pork Steaks?

Pork steaks are typically cut from the pork shoulder, also known as pork butt. Because pork shoulder contains plenty of marbling and connective tissue. It has a rich pork flavor and stays juicy when cooked properly. That extra fat is exactly what makes them so good on the grill.

Mostly known and cooked in the St Louis style in which the steaks are grilled and braised in BBQ sauce.

You can find pork steaks cut thin or thick. For this recipe, I prefer steaks that are around ¾ to 1 inch thick because they cook relatively quickly while still staying juicy.

Why You’ll Love These Grilled Pork Steaks

There are plenty of reasons to add this Grilled Savory Pork Steaks recipe to your grilling rotation:

• Easy to prepare with simple ingredients.
• Bold, savory BBQ flavor.
• Juicy and tender pork steaks.
• Delicious charred edges.
• Perfect for a charcoal grill, gas grill, or pellet grill.
• Great for backyard BBQs and summer grilling.
• Budget-friendly compared to many other cuts of meat.
• Ready in less time than smoked pork.
• Easy to customize with your favorite BBQ seasoning.
• Pairs with almost any classic BBQ side.

Ingredients needed to make Grilled Savory Pork Steaks

• Pork steaks: an inexpensive, well-marbled cut from the shoulder. The marbling adds flavor and helps keep the meat juicy during grilling.
• Seasoning: a sweet BBQ rub to balance the savory flavors of this recipe.
• Worcestershire sauce: adds a savory umami flavor to the braise.
• Veggies: bell peppers and a yellow onion add color and texture.
• Garlic: adds a sharp and pungent kick to the braise.
• Beef broth: liquid base for the braise.

Grill the Pork Steaks

The key to great grilled pork steaks is getting a good sear without drying out the meat. A flavorful seasoning blend, a hot grill, and careful temperature control are all you need to turn these affordable pork steaks into a seriously delicious meal.

For this recipe I used Dad’s Sweet BBQ rub to balance all the savory flavors of this recipe. Another option is Dad’s All Purpose rub which has the perfect blend of savory salt, pepper, paprika and garlic flavors.

Start by drizzling some olive oil over the pork steaks and then season with your choice of seasoning.

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Preheat the grill to a high heat or 400 degrees and set for dual zone grilling. For this recipe, you will need to direct heat for the sear, and indirect side for the braising.

How to create an indirect heat set up on the grill

Indirect heat is created differently depending on the type of grill you have.

• Gas grill: Turn the burners on one half of the grill. For indirect heat, place food on the opposite end.
• Charcoal grill: position the heated charcoal to one half of the round bowl. For indirect heat, place the food on the opposite end.
• Komodo style grill: use a plate setter that will deflect direct heat from the food on the grates.

Place the seasoned Pork Steaks on the direct side first and grill 1 minute per side and then flip. Repeat every minute until you get nice color on all sides.

Time to Braise the Savory Grilled Pork Steaks

While the pork steaks are on the grill, roughly slice a few bell peppers and onion. Transfer the Grilled Savory Pork Steaks to a foil pan and add in the veggies. Next add some minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce and cover the bottom with beef broth. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and put it back on the grill on the indirect side.

The steaks will braise in the broth, tenderizing the meat. After 30 minutes check for fork tenderness. The meat should be almost falling apart. If not, seal it up again, continue cooking and check again in 30 minutes. Depending on the size of the pork steak and the grill you are using, this can take anywhere from 30-60 minutes.

There is no internal temperature needed, just tenderness.

When ready, remove them from the hot grill and let the meat rest.

Final Thoughts

These Grilled Savory Pork Steaks are proof that you don’t need an expensive cut of meat to make an incredible BBQ dinner. Pork shoulder steaks are packed with flavor, easy to season, and absolutely perfect for the grill.

The combination of the sweet and savory seasoning, high-heat searing, and juicy pork creates a simple meal that tastes like it took much more effort than it actually did.

Whether you’re cooking dinner for the family or firing up the grill for a backyard BBQ, these savory grilled pork steaks are a recipe worth keeping in your rotation.

Serve them with your favorite some roasted potatoes, salad and enjoy a simple, delicious dinner.

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Grilled Savory Pork Steaks

Fire up the grill for these tender and juicy Grilled SavoryPork Steaks! Grilled and then braised to perfection for a delicious dinner meal.

Course Main Course, dinner, party food, barbecue, main

Cuisine American, Barbecue, Grilling

Keyword quick, tender, juicy, grilled savory pork steaks, grilled pork, steak, east dinner, savory recipe, grilled recipe, weber, pork steaks, grillin with dad recipes., braised

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 2 People

Calories 175kcal

Author Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

• 2 Pork steaks (bone-in)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Sweet BBQ rub
• 2 Bell peppers
• 1 Yellow onion
• 1 tbsp Minced garlic
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup Beef broth

Instructions

• Coat the pork steaks withe olive oil and season on both sides with the bbq rub.
• Preheat the grill to a high heat or 400 degrees and set for dual zone grilling.
• Place the seasoned Pork Steaks on the direct side first and grill 1 minute per side and then flip. Repeat every minute until you get nice color on all sides. Remove from the grill and place them in a foil pan.
• Cut the bell peppers and onion into strips and place on the pork steaks.
• Add the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth and cover the pan with alumminium foil. Place it back on the grill on the indirect heat side.
• After 30 minutes check for tenderness. The meat should be almost falling apart. If not, seal it up again, continue cooking and check again in 30 minutes.
• Once done, remove from the grill, rest 5-10 minutes and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Don’t skip the seasoning.

Pork shoulder has a rich flavor and can handle a generous amount of seasoning.

Get the grill hot.

A hot grill is key to developing a flavorful crust.

Use two-zone cooking.

This gives you control over the cooking process and helps prevent the outside from burning.

Let the meat rest.

Even five minutes can make a noticeable difference in juiciness.

Don’t slice immediately.

Give the pork time to rest before cutting into it.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 838IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 7mg