Pork Skewers and Peanut Sauce
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Turn on your broiler the next time company calls and serve this Asian-inspired appetizer recipe of pork, sweet pepper, and pineapple threaded onto skewers.


Pork Skewers and Peanut Sauce

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Servings: 6 appetizer servings
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Party Appetizers, Peanut Sauce, Pork Tenderloin
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  lb.
    boneless pork (such as loin or tenderloin), cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
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  • 1  small
    red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
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  • 1  cup
    1-1/2-inch pieces fresh pineapple
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  • 5  Tbsp.
    water
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    creamy peanut butter
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    finely chopped fresh pineapple
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  • 1  to 2 tsp.
    finely chopped serrano pepper*
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  • 1  small clove
    garlic minced
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    reduced-sodium soy sauce
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Directions
1.
Preheat broiler. Alternately thread pork, sweet pepper, and pineapple on 6- to 8-inch skewers.** Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until pork is just slightly pink in center, turning once halfway through.
2.
Meanwhile, for sauce in a small saucepan combine remaining ingredients. Heat over very low heat until melted and nearly smooth, whisking constantly. Serve with pork skewers. Makes 6 appetizer servings.
3.
*Kitchen Tip: When handling peppers, wear rubber gloves and wash hands thoroughly after chopping.
4.
**Kitchen Tip: If using wooden skewers, soak in enough water to cover for 30 minutes; drain before using.
Nutrition information
Calories 134, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 82 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 52%, Calcium 1%, Iron 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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