Sweet Soy Marinated Pork Steaks
A simple recipe for juicy pork shoulder steaks marinated in a sweet soy and garlic mixture, suitable for grilling or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork shoulder steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the pork steaks in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steaks, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Refrigerate and marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350-400°F) or preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove steaks from the marinade, discarding the excess liquid.
- For grilling: Place steaks on the preheated grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- For baking: Place steaks on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For grilling, you can baste the steaks with a little reserved marinade during the last few minutes of cooking, but do not use marinade that has touched raw meat after the initial marination period.
- Pork shoulder steaks are often tougher than loin chops; marinating helps tenderize them.
- Serve these steaks with coleslaw or baked beans for a classic cookout meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 85