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Low and slow Pork Steaks?

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7smcb7
7smcb7 Posts: 26
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Last year I tried doing Snows-esque pork steaks. Direct at about 275 for a few hours. They were ok but a little tough.

I’m trying again tomorrow - bought two 2 inch thick slabs of shoulder. Does the hive mind have any tips for me? Time/temp? Indirect/Direct? Mop? Finish in foil?

thanks in advance 
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  • 4TheGrillOfIt
    4TheGrillOfIt Posts: 741
    edited October 2021
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    I’ve done them many different ways.  Last time I went indirect at 300F until about 170 internal  and then wrapped until probe tender—around 200 on these.  Turned out very well.  


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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,897
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    Unlike you I really love THIN pork steak hit with just S&P on both sides and then seared direct at 600 for 2 & 2! Since that time is SO short and SO hot I don’t close my dome during that quick 4 minutes! SO actually the temperature is undoubtedly higher than 600! 
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  • TrippleRipple
    TrippleRipple Posts: 100
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    I watched and rewatched the Netflix series featuring Tootsie Tomanetz and Snow's BBQ. I do 2" shoulder steaks (I buy a shoulder and have my butcher cut it) raised direct at 275-300 dome temp. I mop with a mix of ACV, apple cider, DP Dizzy Dust and Worcestershire sauce so I don't wrap them. I take them to 190+ (roughly four hours) then FTC them for an hour or so while I do the sides. They are always fantastic. Hope this is helpful.
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  • 7smcb7
    7smcb7 Posts: 26
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    TrippleRipple said:
    . Hope this is helpful.
    Very helpful! Thanks. 
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,314
    edited October 2021
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    I like them 1/2" thick cooked direct, like a beef steak.  You want the surface nice and browned/crusted over. 
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  • DWFII
    DWFII Posts: 317
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    We do one inch steaks cut from large shoulders. the steaks are marinaded in a Gochujang (?) salsa overnight. Cook direct like a steak.

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  • EzraBrooks
    EzraBrooks Posts: 381
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    Here's a pretty good write up of Tootsie's method.  https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/tootsie-tomanetzs-pork-steak/
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