Merrill’s Potato Wedgies & Pork Steak

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Merrill’s Potato Wedgies & Pork Steak is the kind of meal that belongs beside a smoker, next to a cooler, with somebody yelling “flip those things!” from a lawn chair they have no intention of leaving.

Simple ingredients. Big flavor. Crispy seasoned potatoes. Juicy pork steak. Backyard BBQ comfort food exactly the way Midwest Grill’n likes it.
And the best part? Wisconsin potatoes absolutely crush it in this recipe.

Golden on the outside, soft inside, loaded with seasoning, and built to soak up smoky grill flavor like tiny delicious flavor sponges.
This is not fancy food.
This is happy food.
Let’s get cooking.

Merrill’s Potato Wedgies & Pork Steak

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pre-cooked Wisconsin potatoes
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup Italian dressing
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• Pork steaks 

Directions
Step 1: Prep the Potatoes
Cut the pre-cooked Wisconsin potatoes into wedges.
Try to keep them relatively even in size so they cook consistently on the grill.
Not every wedge has to be perfect though. We are grilling, not auditioning for a potato beauty pageant.

Step 2: Coat the Wedgies
Place the potato wedges into a large mixing bowl.
Add:

• Olive oil
• Italian dressing

Toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
The olive oil helps crisp everything up while the Italian dressing adds extra flavor and keeps the potatoes from drying out.

Step 3: Add the Cajun Seasoning
Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the potatoes and toss again until evenly coated.
This adds:

• Smoky heat
• Savory flavor
• A little kick
• That classic backyard BBQ flavor everybody secretly hopes for

You can always add more seasoning later if you like things extra spicy.
And somebody always does.

Time to Grill

Grill Instructions

• Set grill to 300 degrees
• Cook potato wedgies and pork steaks until potatoes are golden and slightly crisp

Turn occasionally for even cooking 

The potatoes should develop:

• Crispy edges
• Golden brown color
• Soft fluffy centers

Meanwhile, the pork steaks pick up incredible smoky grill flavor alongside the seasoned potatoes.
This is the kind of meal where the smell alone starts attracting neighbors like raccoons near a campground dumpster.

Why Wisconsin Potatoes Work So Well

Wisconsin potatoes are built for grilling.
They hold texture beautifully while still getting soft and fluffy inside, making them perfect for wedges, foil packets, skillet meals, and smoked side dishes.

Combined with Cajun seasoning and smoky grill flavor, these potato wedgies become dangerously snackable.
Translation:
You are absolutely eating several directly off the tray before dinner.

Serving Ideas

Serve these potato wedgies and pork steaks with:

• Grilled onions
• Sweet corn
• Pasta salad
• BBQ baked beans
• Ranch dipping sauce
• Extra Cajun seasoning
• An ice-cold Sun Drop 

Want to go full Midwest cookout mode?
Add garlic bread and a dessert nobody has room for but everybody eats anyway.

Final Thoughts

Merrill’s Potato Wedgies & Pork Steak proves once again that some of the best grilling recipes are the simplest ones.

A few good ingredients.
A little seasoning.
Smoke rolling through the backyard.
And enough crispy potatoes to make everyone suddenly start “sampling” before dinner.
That is Midwest Grill’n.

Relaxed.
Flavor-packed.
A little messy.
And always worth firing up the grill for.

​Pit Boss Grills Presents Mad Dog & Merrill Midwest Grill'n — where the potatoes are crispy, the pork steaks are smoky, and nobody leaves hungry.