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Thai Grilled Pork Skewers

Savory Thai Grilled Pork Skewers You’ll Crave Every Time

Authentic Thai Grilled Pork Skewers, marinated to perfection, offering a savory experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Pork Tenderloin Can substitute with pork shoulder.
  • 5 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper Powder Can be replaced with black pepper.
  • 3 tablespoons Cilantro Roots Can substitute with cilantro stems.
  • 2 tablespoons Thin Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Can be swapped with vegetarian sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Regular soy sauce may alter taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Palm Sugar Brown sugar can be a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk Coconut milk can be a dairy-free option.
For Grilling
  • 10 pieces Bamboo Skewers Soak in water for 30 minutes.
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Use a light oil for brushing.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • mortar and pestle
  • bamboo skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mortar and pestle, finely pound the cilantro roots, garlic, and white pepper until it forms a smooth paste.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine this paste with thin soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, granulated sugar, palm sugar, and whole milk. Stir well.
  3. Cut the pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces, and add to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  5. Thread the marinated pork onto the soaked skewers, packing them closely together.
  6. Preheat your grill to medium heat, approximately 350°F (175°C). Lightly oil the grill grates.
  7. Grill the skewers for about 5 minutes on each side, turning until perfectly charred.
  8. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Adjust marinade to taste and feel free to add vegetables to skewers for variety.

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