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St. Louis BBQ Pork Steaks

Cultural Context

Originating from St. Louis, Missouri, BBQ pork steaks are a beloved regional specialty, often enjoyed at summer cookouts and family gatherings. The dish showcases the city's rich barbecue culture, where pork is a staple, and the flavors are bold and smoky. Today, St. Louis BBQ pork steaks have gained popularity beyond the region, often featured at BBQ festivals and backyard barbecues across the United States.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 pork steaks
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar + spices

Homemade BBQ sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

pork steaks

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken thighs are leaner and more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a common substitute with similar acidity.

1

Prepare the charcoal grill using a chimney starter with Jealous Devil hardwood lump charcoal.

2

Set up a two-zone fire for indirect cooking.

3

Rub pork steaks with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

4

Place pork steaks on the grill and cover with the lid, cooking for about an hour.

5

Flip the steaks and continue cooking for another 20-25 minutes.

6

Brush Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce on the steaks and move them to direct heat to char the sauce.

7

Cook until the sauce is caramelized and the fat is crispy.

Cooking Techniques

grillingbasting

Equipment Needed

grillmeat thermometerbasting brushmixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Pork SteaksSt. Louis Style Pork Steaks

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