Pacific Island Pork Kabobs Recipes

MARINATED PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and coriander; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. , Alternate the pork, onions, tomatoes and peppers on eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

CARIBBEAN PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a self-sealing plastic bag; seal bag and refrigerate 2-24 hours.
• Remove cubes from marinade; discarding leftover marinade. Thread cubes evenly onto four skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for an hour before using to prevent burning).
• Grill over hot coals 10-12 minutes, turning often, until nicely browned.
• Serve with hot rice and kabobs of grilled fruit & pepper chunks, if desired.

MAKE-IT-MINE PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• In a self-sealing plastic bag combine cubed pork, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and Dijon-style mustard (or Chinese Five Spice); seal bag and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
• Prepare medium-hot fire with charcoal or preheat gas to medium high.
• Remove pork from marinade, and discard marinade. Thread pork, sweet peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini alternately onto 8 skewers. Grill kabobs directly over fire, turning to brown evenly, for 5 minutes. Brush kabobs with the melted jelly. Continue to grill for 3 to 10 minutes more or until tender. Let rest 3 minutes before serving.

PACIFIC ISLAND PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a large bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients.Place the pork pieces in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.Remove the pork from the bag, reserving the marinade. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Bring the marinade to a boil and boil for 1 full minute. Remove from the heat.Skewer the pork, alternating with the onion, bell pepper, and pineapple. There should be four or five pieces of meat per skewer. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling.Lightly brush or spray the kabobs with vegetable oil and season with salt. Grill over Direct Medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning and basing with the reserved marinade once halfway through grilling time. The pork will be firm and the pineapple pieces will be lightly charred, juicy, and just beginning to slip off the skewers. Serve warm.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.