Thai Pork Satay
Great for lunch, supper or even just as an appetizers.
Cut: Tenderloin
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
Satay:
1 tsp (5 mL) red pepper flakes
1/4 cup (60 mL) orange juice
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
2 tsp (10 mL) minced garlic
3 Tbsp (45 mL) brown sugar
2 Tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
2 Tbsp (30 mL) peanut butter
2 tsp (10 mL) grated fresh ginger
1 - 1 1/2 lbs (500 - 750 g) Pork tenderloin, cut into ¼ inch (.5 cm) strip
Peanut Sauce:
1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup (125 mL) crunchy peanut butter
2 Tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
2 Tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
2 tsp (10 mL) brown sugar
cayenne pepper to taste
Directions
Combine red pepper flakes, orange juice, cilantro, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce and peanut butter, ginger and pour into a resealable bag. Add pork to marinade and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
To make Peanut Dipping Sauce, heat canola oil in a saucepan. Gently cook garlic, without browning. Stir in peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne. Thin with water if sauce becomes too thick. Set aside.
Remove pork from marinade and thread onto skewers. Broil or grill for about 4 minutes, or until pork is cooked through – but not overcooked. Serve with Peanut Dipping Sauce.
Nutritional Analysis
YIELD:
6 servings.
SERVING SIZE:
3 Skewers and 1 Tbsp (15 mL) peanut sauce per serving.
| Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 390 |
| Total Fat | 23 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 50 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 13 g |
| Protein | 27 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
| Potassium | 600 mg |
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Photo Courtesy: Canada Pork