Pork Skewers With Jicama Chutney Recipes

IT'S JUST PORK...AND CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cinnamon, chili, cumin, fennel, paprika, pepper and salt.
• Rub each pork loin generously with the seasoning blend. Let the pork sit 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Preheat a large, oven-proof saute pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Place the pork tenderloins in the pan and sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Place the seared pork into the oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer reads 155 to 160 degrees F, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the tenderloins from the oven, place them on a plate or cutting board, tent with foil and allow the meat to rest 10 minutes.
• Cut the pork into 1-inch thick slices and spoon liberal amounts of Cranberry Chutney over the pork and enjoy!
• In a medium saucepot, add the onions, garlic, 1/2 to 3/4 cup water, vinegar, sugar, ginger, allspice, fennel, chile and cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Add the cranberries to the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the mixture until the cranberries have reconstituted and start softening and breaking down. If too much liquid evaporates, just add more water and keep cooking until you achieve the desired consistency. The chutney should be on the firmer/chunkier side of a jelly. Once the chutney is cooked, season with salt and pepper.

EASY PORK SKEWERS (GRILLED, OVEN OR GRIDDLE)

Steps:

• PREPARE THE PORK SKEWERS1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes. 2. Make a marinade by mixing the marinade ingredients. In a non-reactive container or freezer bag combine the cubed pork with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight. Bring to room temperature before cooking. 3. Cut the onion into thick chunks similar in size to the size of the pork cubes. Thread the skewers** by alternating onions and pork. GRILLED PORK SKEWERS1. Heat your gas grill to medium-hot and lightly brush with oil before you place the skewers on. For charcoal grill wait until the coals turn white. Alternatively heat up a lightly greased grill pan or a griddle over medium-high heat. 2. Place the skewers onto the hot surface. Grill on all sides until the pork cubes are tender and nicely charred. Be patient before you lift them to turn them for the very first time - initially the meat is likely to stick to the surface and will gradually release as it begins to char. OVEN BAKED PORK SKEWERS1. Preheat your oven to 375 - 400 F depending on how strong you know it to be. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the skewers on top about 1 inch apart. 2. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pork is tender, turning once or twice. Turn on the broiler and broil the skewers for the last couple of minutes for a nicely browned finish. Turn frequently to make sure the surface doesn't burn. Serve the skewers garnished with fresh herbs and charred lemon - a little citrusy squeeze really brightens up the flavors of the pork skewers. Remind everyone to handle them with caution - the ends will be hot!

PORK LOIN SKEWERS IN RED WINE SAUCE WITH FIG AND CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• For the pork: Bring a large saucepan of water to a simmer and cook the pork belly for 20 minutes. Remove from the water and let cool.
• Combine the salt, sugar, peppercorns, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, garlic and 4 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then let cool. Place the pork loin in the brine mixture and let sit in the fridge until ready to cook, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Remove the pork from the brine, discard the brine and bring to room temperature before cooking.
• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Skewer the pork loin, pork belly, onions and peppers and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the skewers until the pork is cooked through.
• For the red wine sauce: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic and saute until softened. Season with salt and pepper. Add the wine, beef broth, cranberries, sugar and rosemary. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced by half. Strain the sauce and keep it warm.
• For the chutney: Combine the cranberries, figs, wine, raisins, honey, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the raisins, figs, and cranberries are plumped and the mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the green onion, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Serve the pork topped with the red wine sauce and chutney.

PORK SKEWERS WITH JICAMA CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Slice pork and thread onto skewers, most fit 3 slices.
• Coat them with oil and then shake on seasonings.
• Allow them to sit refrigerated for 30 minutes, turning once.
• Meanwhile, put margarine in a small frying pan and melt at a medium heat.
• Put red onion in first; stir about 1 minute and add jicama.
• Allow this to cook about 8 minutes, then add in dry ingredients; stir well.
• Add dates, pineapple and jalapeño. Cook this about 10 minutes on slow heat.
• Stir in lime juice; turn off heat and cover.
• Bake your ribs at 450° for 30 minutes or grill for 30 minutes.
• Put glaze on ribs while they are hot.
• Top with scallions.

STIR-FRY PORK AND JICAMA

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix the water cornstarch, soy sauce, and sherry, stir well and set aside.
• In a wok or large skillet cook the gingerroot and garlic for 30 seconds in hot oil. Add half the thinly sliced pork and stir fry 3 minutes, until no longer pink. Remove, and add the remaining pork and cook until no longer pink. Return all the pork to skillet and add jicama, sweet peppers and green onion. Stir fry 1 minute more.
• Stir in the slurry mixture and cook until bubbly and thickened.
• Stir in the cabbage or spinach last and warm thru.
• Serve over rice or noodles.

JERK-ISH PORK SKEWERS

Steps:

• Put the pork mince in a bowl and use your hands to mix in the allspice, cinnamon, thyme, spring onions, garlic, lime zest and molasses or honey. Drizzle the olive oil over a large plate.
• Divide the mince mixture into eight portions and roll into even- sized balls. Working with one ball at a time and using wet hands, press the ball onto a skewer, forming it into a sausage shape around the skewer as you go. Transfer the finished skewers to the oiled plate and keep chilled until needed. Will keep covered in the fridge for up to a day.
• Light the barbecue. When the coals are ashen, place the skewers on the grill and cook, undisturbed, for 2 mins. Carefully turn using tongs and cook for another 5 mins before turning again. Repeat this process once more until the skewers are cooked through and browned.
• Remove to a serving platter, squeeze over the lime wedges and season. Serve with a rice salad, if you like (ours was a mixture of cooked rice, sweetcorn, red onion and herbs).

BARBECUED PORK SKEWERS

Steps:

• Slice the pork shoulder in half lengthwise. Cut each piece across into thin, 1/8-inch slices.
• Transfer pork to a mixing bowl and add garlic, onion, brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Mix with your hands until thoroughly combined.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and transfer into a refrigerator for 4 hours, or up to overnight.
• Preheat an charcoal grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Weave pork slices on metal skewers, folding the longer pieces in half as you go. Slices should be pressed snugly together as you build the skewer.
• Grill skewers over the hot charcoal until browned and no longer pink, turning frequently, about 30 minutes. Brush on barbecue sauce and turn skewers several times so the sauce caramelizes, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Serve immediately.

GRILLED PORK SKEWERS WITH SUKA

Steps:

• For the suka: Put the vinegar, fish sauce, onions, sugar, garlic and chile in a medium bowl and stir together 10 seconds. Set aside for later.
• For the grilled pork skewers: Whisk together the soy sauce, ketchup, oyster sauce, sugar, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the pork butt, cover and marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Alternatively, refrigerate and marinate overnight if time allows.
• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
• Carefully skewer 4 to 6 pieces of marinated pork butt per skewer, stacking evenly. Lightly sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
• Grill the pork skewers in batches if necessary, rotating each one a total of 4 times, until charred and deep golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Serve over rice with the suka for dipping. Enjoy!