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Grilled Pork Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Grilled Pork Skewers with Peanut Sauce: A Flavorful Twist

These Grilled Pork Skewers with Peanut Sauce are a delicious, flavorful addition to your summer cookouts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 261

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 5 cloves Garlic minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Ground White Pepper
  • 4 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Lime Juice from 1 large lime
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Tamari Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
For the Skewers
  • 1.5 pounds Pork Shoulder cut into 0.5-inch pieces
  • as needed pieces Bamboo Skewers
  • 1/3 cup Toasted Sesame Oil for basting
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • as needed tablespoons Water for consistency

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, white pepper, and brown sugar. Add lime juice, fish sauce, tamari sauce, and oyster sauce. Whisk until well-blended.
  2. Cut the pork shoulder into 0.5-inch pieces and coat them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  3. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 2-3 hours to prevent burning during grilling.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Thread the marinated pork onto soaked skewers.
  5. Brush the skewers with sesame oil and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  6. Let skewers rest for 5 minutes before serving with peanut sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2skewersCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, allow the pork to marinate longer and ensure to soak bamboo skewers to prevent burning.

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