Tailgating Heats Up with Pork
Sweet and Spicy Pork Mini-Kabobs
(Family Features) Is your tailgating grub feeling a little fatigued? Everybody loves classics like wings, chips and dips, but it might be time to give these standbys a break.
Score big at your next tailgate with crowd-pleasing, creative pork dishes. Pork's versatility and its ability to pair with a variety of ingredients make it perfect for bringing people together.
Sweet and Spicy Pork Mini-Kabobs offer a fun, inspired twist that takes tailgating food to the next level. In this effortlessly mouthwatering recipe, tender chunks of pork are infused with flavor from chili powder, peppers, pineapple and a sweet glaze. Served as a starter or main dish, these tasty mini-kabobs are sure to bring even more playful fun to game day.
For more tailgating inspiration and pork recipes, visit the National Pork Board at www.PorkBeInspired.com, www.Facebook.com/PorkBeInspired and www.Pinterest.com/PorkBeInspired. Also, be sure to follow @allaboutpork on Twitter for timely recipes and tips.
Sweet and Spicy Pork Mini-Kabobs
Ingredients
Special Equipment
- 24 bamboo skewers (6-inches), soaked in water for 30 minutes, drained
- 3 pounds pork tenderloin, silver skin removed, cut into 48 (1-inch) pieces
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 24 (1-inch) pieces
- 1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 24 (1-inch) pieces
- 2/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Preparation
- Preheat broiler with rack about 8 inches from heat source.
- Toss pork with chili powder and salt. Thread 2 pieces of pork and 1 each of pineapple and red pepper pieces on each skewer.
- Wrap exposed end of each skewer with foil to discourage scorching.
- Mix honey and vinegar together for glaze.
- Broil, turning occasionally and brushing well with glaze during last 2 minutes, until pork is barely pink when pierced with tip of knife, about 8 minutes. Serve warm.
Serves
Makes 24 servings (8 to 12 small plates)
SOURCE:
National Pork Board
