Smoky Grilled Pork Steaks with "Magic Dust"

Name: Smoky Grilled Pork Steaks with "Magic Dust"
Yield: 6 to 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup paprika; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard; 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 2 thick bacon slices, finely chopped; 1/2 cup grated onion; 1/3 cup grated tart green apple; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup ketchup; 2/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 1/2 cup apple juice; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 14-to16-ounce pork steaks (each about 3/4 to 1 inch thick); 1 disposable 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 1 3/4-inch aluminum pan for charcoal grill; 2 pans if using 2-burner gas grill; 3 pans if using 3-burner gas grill; 4 cups applewood chips, soaked in water at least 30 minutes, divided

By Mike MillsPhotography by Gary Moss

June 30, 2006

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