Pork skewers are a versatile and delicious dish! Skewered pork has a long history and can be traced back to ancient times when people discovered the convenience of cooking meat on a stick over an open fire. That must have been quite a day!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680g) pork loin or pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, vegetable oil, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Place the pork cubes in a zip-top bag or a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the pork. Make sure the pork is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated pork cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and nicely charred on the outside.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the pork skewers as an appetizer or as a main course with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside grilled vegetables and rice.
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