When we talk about BBQing, pork could be considered the underdog. Not anymore! Give these slow-cooked pork steaks a taste, and you won't look back! Using Maclean's Maple Bourbon Smoking Chips - there is no need for heavy calorie-rich sauces. Just a subtle, succulent flavor that for sure, will impress your guests! Serve them with some coleslaw, garlic mashed potatoes, or a Caprese salad!
4 (1 to 1-1/4 inch thick) pork shoulder steaks
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
Natural Apple or pineapple juice
Maclean’s Maple Bourbon Smoking Chips
Because pork is a dense meat, we do suggest preparing it at least the night before - nothing fancy. We don't want to lose the flavor of the meat with a strong marinade. Simply mix olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place the steaks in the mixture, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
When ready to cook, set the temperature to 180˚F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. This is the perfect moment to place Maclean's Maple Bourbon Smoking Chips on the coals.
Soak chips for 20 minutes and then add them to the grill (over charcoal), wait until they are smoking, and then add your meat for grilling.
Arrange the steaks on the grill grate. Grill for 1-1/2 hours.
Remove the pork steaks, place them to the side, and increase the temperature to 225°F.
Be sure to preheat for 5 to 10 minutes.
While the grill is heating up, wrap each steak with aluminum foil, adding in a couple of tablespoons of apple juice, brown sugar, and butter.
After another hour or so, you will notice the meat starts to become very tender!
For the last 15 minutes, take the pork steaks out of the foil and place them directly on the grill.
Once your steaks are at their tenderest, pull them off and take in that smokey maple bourbon taste!
Can I use your chips and pellets on a gas barbecue?
Yes, you can, and they work great. You can use a smoke box, an aluminum tray, or an aluminum foil pouch. Just fill with dry chips or pellets and place them on the barbecue grill as shown in our instructional video.
