Saturday 13 September 2014

Grilled Pork Loin Steaks


Boneless pork loin steaks are so simple to cook.  Quick, easy and a perfect, affordable family meal. Marinade them in a tangy, sweet and savoury mix with a hint of spice, grill them up - inside or out - and you will be the star of the evening.

Lesson one-on-one on pork ...
Pork loin is a cut of meat from the pig, created from the tissue alongside the top of the rib cage.  It is a popular meat that is usually cut into chops (bone in) or steaks (bone out) as in this recipe.  The loin can also be cured to make bacon.

Remember, the longer you marinade the steak, the better the outcome.  Also keep an eye on your cooking time as the thicker the loin, the longer the time is needed.  You do not want to overcook a thin steak.  If in doubt on pork cooking times, always check.  You do not want to eat undercooked pork - EVER! Here is a great reference guide if you need one. http://www.porkbeinspired.com/Resources/Images/2924.pdf

RECIPE:
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce / HP sauce
1 tsp ketchup
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper / chilli flakes
450g pork loin steaks (off the bone)

Suitable for 2 foodie lovers ...

Mix garlic, honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, ginger, onion powder, cinnamon and cayenne pepper in a bowl to make a marinade.
Pour half the mix into a plastic bag
Place pork chops in the bag and seal after squeezing the air out
Marinade from 4 - 8 hours, turning occasionally
Refrigerate remaining marinade
Preheat outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil grid (you can also use a griddle pan inside)
Remove pork from bag and shake excess marinade off
Grill chops until just done - no pink showing (meat thermometer 145'F or 63'C)
Brush with remaining marinade if necessary

Enjoy with some seasonal veg on the side

           ~ Michelle ~

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