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St. Louis BBQ Pork Steaks

The St. Louis backyard classic: shoulder steaks seared hard, then braised in Kansas City sauce and beer until fork-tender.

⏱ 2 hrs 15 min🍽 Serves 4🔥 Grill (direct sear, then 300°F indirect)

You'll need

  • 4 pork shoulder (blade) steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup Stoten's Kansas City BBQ sauce
  • 12 oz lager
  • 1 onion, sliced

How to

  1. Season the steaks on both sides. Sear over hot direct heat (450°F or more) for 3–4 minutes a side.
  2. Move them to a foil pan with the sauce, beer and onion. Cover tightly with foil.
  3. Braise on the cool side of the grill at about 300°F for 1 1/2 hours, until fork-tender (around 195°F).
  4. Lift the steaks out and give them 1 minute a side over direct heat. Spoon the pan sauce over the top and serve.
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