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Like Toasted Ravioli and Gooey Butter Cake, St. Louis Style Pork Steaks are another delicious local tradition. <\/p>\n

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Elsewhere, they may be known by other names like pork shoulder steaks or pork butt steaks and you may find them with or without some of the shoulder bone attached. <\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t find them locally, ask your butcher to thinly cut pork butt or pork shoulder into 3\/4\u2033-1\u2033 steaks for you. But regardless of what they\u2019re called, when cooked St. Louis style, these pork steaks are amazing. <\/p>\n

Cooking Method<\/h2>\n

Perfect for spring and summertime, cooking pork steaks uses a combination of grilling and braising to get deep smoky flavor with maximum tenderness. You can do it on a gas grill, charcoal grill, or even indoors if needed. <\/p>\n

The method involves seasoning the meat with salt and pepper, searing it on the grill for a few minutes per side on high heat, and then braising the pork steaks in tangy BBQ sauce at a lower temp for 60-90 minutes. <\/p>\n

They become fork tender, sticky sweet, and soooo delicious.<\/p>\n

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Serve them up with your favorite BBQ sides like corn on the cob, potato salad, or a vibrant green salad. And, of course, a City Wide beer! <\/p>\n

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St. Louis favorites for grilling season! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Many recipes put beer in the simmering sauce, but since we keep foods Gluten Free at our house, I use a little water or apple juice for extra moisture. <\/p>\n

What type of BBQ sauce goes best?<\/h2>\n

Opt for a sweet, tangy, tomato and vinegar based sauce. We love the local Pappy\u2019s or Sugarfire St. Louis Sweet sauces for our St. Louis Style Pork Steaks. But any brand that you like will taste great. <\/p>\n

For a thicker sauce, like Sweet Baby Rays, you will need to add more water. For a thinner sauce, like Mauls, you\u2019ll need less. You need just enough to mostly cover the steaks as they simmer in the aluminum pan.<\/p>\n

Dry rub or Simple S & P?<\/h2>\n

The choice is yours. Most BBQ sauces have ample seasoning, so you can easily get away without using a dry rub on the steaks. Simple salt and pepper works great. But if you want to add a little more flavor, use the extra seasonings. <\/p>\n

Gas or Charcoal?<\/h2>\n
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Sear the Pork Shoulder Steaks on both sides before nestling into the tangy BBQ sauce. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We have a gas grill at home, so I\u2019ve written the recipe for that method. <\/p>\n