Smoky Grilled Pork Steaks With "Magic Dust" Recipe

Name: Smoky Grilled Pork Steaks With "Magic Dust"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup paprika; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard; 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 2 thick bacon slices, finely chopped; 1/3 cup grated onion; 1/3 cup grated tart green apple; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup ketchup; 2/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 1/2 cup apple juice; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 14- to 16-ounce pork steaks (each about 3/4 to 1 inch thick); 1 disposable 11 3/4x8 1/2x1 3/4-inch aluminum pan for charcoal grill; 2 pans if using 2-burner gas grill; 3 pans if using 3-burner gas grill; 4 cups applewood chips, soaked in water at least 30 minutes, divided

Servings: persons

1/4 cup paprika
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 thick bacon slices, finely chopped
1/3 cup grated onion
1/3 cup grated tart green apple
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 14- to 16-ounce pork steaks (each about 3/4 to 1 inch thick)
1 disposable 11 3/4x8 1/2x1 3/4-inch aluminum pan for charcoal grill; 2 pans if using 2-burner gas grill; 3 pans if using 3-burner gas grill
4 cups applewood chips, soaked in water at least 30 minutes, divided

1
Mix ingredients in jar; seal.
2
Do ahead:
3
Heat large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add bacon and saute until golden, about 4 minutes. Add onion, apple, and garlic. Saute 4 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Cool. Transfer to bowl, cover, and chill.
4
Do ahead:
5
Sprinkle magic dust over both sides of steaks, about 1 1/2 tablespoons for each steak. Transfer to platter; cover and chill overnight.
6
Transfer pork to clean platter. Thickly coat 1 side with sauce; sprinkle lightly with magic dust.
7
Do ahead:
8
Remove pans from barbecue and prepare charcoal grills with fresh coals (medium heat), or heat gas grills to medium heat. Place pork on grill, sauce side up. Grill until heated through and sauce begins to caramelize, occasionally turning and brushing with more sauce, about 8 minutes. Slice pork and serve.

1041

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup paprika, 3 tablespoons chili powder, 2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard, 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Smoky Grilled Pork Steaks With "Magic Dust" falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Smoky Grilled Pork Steaks With "Magic Dust"

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Variations & substitutions

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