How to Cook Smoked Pork Steaks: A Step-by-Step Guide

June 14, 2024 2 min read

How to Cook Smoked Pork Steaks: A Step-by-Step Guide

Switch up your BBQ routine with a delicious twist by swapping out beef for tender and juicy pork shoulder steaks. These slow-cooked pork shoulder steaks, marinated with tangy BBQ sauce, are a melt-in-your-mouth delight that will elevate your grilling game.

Ingredients

  • 4 pork shoulder steaks (1 to 1 1/4 inch thick)
  • 1/2 cup mustard
  • Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce

Preparation Steps

  1. Preheat the Grill: Set your Traeger grill to 180°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. Use the Super Smoke setting if available for optimal flavor.
  2. Season the Pork Steaks: Slather mustard on all sides of the pork steaks. Season generously with Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub.
  3. Smoke the Steaks: Place the steaks directly on the grill grates and insert a probe into the thickest part of one steak. Smoke for 1.5 hours with the lid closed.
  4. Increase Temperature: Transfer the pork steaks to a plate, increase the grill temperature to 225°F, and preheat for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Wrap and Cook: Wrap each steak in aluminum foil, adding 2 tablespoons of apple juice to each packet before sealing. Return the wrapped steaks to the grill and cook for 45 minutes.
  6. Final Cooking: Unwrap the steaks and place them back on the grill grates. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 15 minutes.
  7. Finish with BBQ Sauce: Brush the steaks with Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce on both sides. Let the steaks rest for 3 minutes before serving with additional BBQ sauce on the side.

Tips for Perfect BBQ Pork Shoulder Steaks

  • Mustard as a Moisturizer: The mustard helps keep the pork moist during smoking without affecting the flavor.
  • Super Smoke Setting: If your grill has a Super Smoke setting, use it to enhance the smokiness of the meat.
  • Resting Time: Letting the steaks rest after cooking allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bite.

Conclusion

This BBQ pork shoulder steak recipe is a fantastic way to diversify your BBQ offerings. The combination of slow smoking, flavorful rubs, and tangy BBQ sauce creates a dish that's sure to impress your family and friends at your next cookout. Enjoy the succulent, smoky flavors of these expertly grilled pork shoulder steaks!


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