Mandarin Grilled Pork Steaks Recipes

MANDARIN GRILLED PORK STEAKS

Steps:

• MARINADE: In small mixing bowl, stir bouillon cube into boiling water until cube is dissolved; then add remaining ingredients, except pork; mix well.
• Place pork steaks in resealable 1-gallon storage or freezer bag; add marinade and seal bag.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours up to overnight, turning meat occasionally.
• Prepare outdoor grill.
• Grill the pork steaks 4 inches from coals, 12-15 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
• Baste the steaks frequently with marinade while cooking.

MANDARIN PORK

Steps:

• Combine the first six ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag; add pork and turn to coat. Seal bag; refrigerate overnight, turning meat several times. , Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a bowl; cover and chill. In another bowl, stir boiling water into mustard; add salt and stir until smooth. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour; chill. , Discard marinade from meat. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 18-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°-170°, turning occasionally. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with sauce and mustard for dipping.

GRILLED GARLICKY FIVE-SPICE PORK STEAKS

Steps:

• If the pork steaks are large, cut them into pieces about the size of your hand. To make the marinade, in a baking dish or shallow bowl large enough to accommodate the steaks, combine the garlic, shallot, five-spice powder, oil, fish sauce, salt, sugar, and pepper and mix well. Add the steaks and use your fingers to coat all the surfaces well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours for the best flavor.
• Remove the pork from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Prepare a medium charcoal fire (you can hold your hand over the rack for only 4 to 5 seconds) or preheat a gas grill to medium.
• Grill the steaks, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until browned and a little charred on the edges.
• Transfer the steaks to a plate, cover with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Provide each diner with an individual dish for the dipping sauce.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK, MANDARIN STYLE

Steps:

• Works well with chicken or pork too.
• Score the steak by making Xs with a sharp knife.
• Marinate at least 3 hours.
• (I usually prepare it the night before I use it).
• Grill (or broil) to the desired degree of doneness.
• Slice and serve with potatoes or rice and a salad.
• Hint: when using flank or skirt steak make sure you slice AGAINST THE GRAIN or it will be too tough to eat!

GRILLED VOLCANO PORK

Steps:

• Slice the pork loin across into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Place into a large plastic zip-top bag.
• Add lemongrass, ginger, Fresno chiles, serrano chile, shallot, garlic, turmeric, pepper, cumin, cayenne, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, and oil to a blender or food processor, and blend on high until smooth.
• Pour marinade into the bag of pork and massage thoroughly and toss until it's evenly coated. Seal the bag, squeezing out excess air as you do.
• Transfer to the refrigerate and marinate overnight, or up to 24 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat. Remove pork from bag, wiping off most of the excess marinade.
• Cook on the preheated grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 3 to 4 minutes per side.