Best Pork Satay Recipes

PORK SATAY WITH THAI SPICES AND PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the skewers: Put pork in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together shallot, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and coconut milk, and pour over meat. Toss with your hands to coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Meanwhile, soak 12 bamboo skewers in water.
• Prepare the cucumbers: Put cucumbers in a mixing bowl and season with salt. Add lime juice, sugar, shallots and chiles and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Check seasoning, then transfer to a serving dish.
• Prepare the peanut sauce: Pulse the peanuts briefly in a food processor just until finely ground. Add the garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne and coconut milk, and process until well puréed. Transfer to a bowl, then taste and adjust seasoning. Thin a bit with lime juice or water as desired.
• Thread 2 slices of pork onto each bamboo skewer, keeping the meat as flat as possible. Grill over hot coals, under the broiler or on a stovetop grill pan for 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through and lightly browned. Transfer to a platter and garnish with cilantro and basil leaves. Serve with cucumber relish and peanut sauce.

PORK SATAY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Set aside 1/4 cup for dipping sauce. Pour remaining sauce into a bowl or shallow dish; add the pork and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. , Drain pork, discarding marinade. Thread pork slices onto 20 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place skewers in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until meat juices run clear. , Meanwhile, for sauce, combine peanut butter and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in lime juice and reserved soy sauce mixture. Serve with skewers.

INDONESIAN PORK SATAY

Steps:

• In a food processor, process garlic, green onions, ginger, peanuts, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Puree until almost smooth. Pour in broth and butter, and mix again.
• Place pork cubes in a large resealable plastic bag, and pour mixture over meat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat grill for medium heat. Remove pork cubes from bag, and thread onto skewers. In a small saucepan, boil the marinade for 5 minutes. Reserve a small amount of the marinade for basting, and set the remainder aside to serve as a dipping sauce.
• Lightly oil preheated grill. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, or until well browned, turning and brushing frequently with cooked marinade. Serve with dipping sauce.

THAI PORK SATAY

Steps:

• In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the coconut milk, garlic, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, salt, paprika, curry and red pepper flakes; add the pork and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain pork, discarding marinade., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the water, peanut butter and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, 2 minutes. Whisk in brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice and pepper flakes until blended; keep warm. , Thread pork onto 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil. Cook pork in batches until pork is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes per batch, turning occasionally., Serve skewers with peanut sauce and, if desired, rice.

PORK SATAY

Steps:

• Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water while marinating the meat. Mix the meat with the soy sauce and sesame oil, and place in the fridge for at least 30 mins or up to 24 hrs.
• In a saucepan, combine coconut cream and red curry paste, then cook for 5 mins on a low heat. Add the fish sauce, palm sugar, tamarind paste and chopped peanuts, cook for a further 5 mins, then add the coconut milk.
• Heat the grill to high, thread marinated meat onto the soaked skewers and place on a baking tray. Grill for 5 mins on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Serve immediately with the satay dipping sauce.

THAI PORK SATAY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, green onions, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, coriander, and cayenne pepper; add pork, and stir to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill for high heat. Thread marinated pork, water chestnuts, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and sweet onion alternately onto skewers. Transfer remaining marinade to a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook for several minutes.
• Lightly oil grate. Cook skewers for 10 minutes, or to desired doneness. Turn skewers while grilling to cook evenly, and brush with boiled marinade during last few minutes.

PENANG PORK SATAY

Steps:

• Place fresh turmeric in a food processor along with powdered turmeric. Add ginger, shallot, garlic, brown sugar, ancho chili powder, coriander, chipotle, cayenne, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and cilantro. Blend into a fine paste.
• Cut pork into 1 1/2-inch cubes, trimming off fat as needed. Place pork in a bowl; season with salt. Pour in the marinade. Mix and massage pork with your hands until completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 18 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread pork through skewers so the pieces are touching but not squished together. Reserve leftover marinade.
• Grill skewers, brushing on reserved marinade, until pork just starts to firm up but is still slightly pink in the center, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Serve immediately.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN SATAY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the first eight ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until thickened. Set aside 1/2 cup mixture for sauce., Cut pork in half widthwise; cut each half into thin strips. Thread pork strips onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink, basting occasionally with remaining mixture. Serve with reserved sauce.

PORK SATAY WITH PEANUT LIME DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all marinade ingredients in food processor or blender and puree. Set aside.
• Cut pork into 6-inch lengths and slice each length into 1/2-inch long strips. Thread pork strips onto bamboo skewers.
• Place skewers into 9x13-inch pan (or a zipper bag) and pour marinade over all. Turn skewers to ensure they are evenly coated. Cover, refrigerate and marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
• Grill pork for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
• Peanut Lime Sauce:.
• Put peanut butter in a medium size bowl. Slowly whisk in remaining ingredients. The peanut butter will "seize" after each liquid addition, but keep whisking and it will smooth out.

INDONESIAN PORK SATAY

Steps:

• In a food processor, process garlic, green onions, ginger, peanuts, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Puree until almost smooth. Pour in broth and butter and mix again.
• Place pork cubes in large resealable bag and pour mixture over meat. Marinate in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight.
• Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove pork cubes from bag and thread onto skewers. In small saucepan, boil the marinade for 5 minutes. Reserve a small amount for basting and set the remainder aside to serve as a dipping sauce.
• Lightly oil preheated grill. Grill for 10-15 minutes, or until well-browned, turning and brushing frequently with cooked marinade. Serve with dipping sauce.

JANETTE'S PEANUT BRITTLE PORK SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the satay: Combine all ingredients except the pork and pour into a shallow, nonreactive dish. Cut the pork tenderloins across into 2-inch-thick pieces. Pound each piece until very thin and even. Place in the dish and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
• To make the sauce: Stir all ingredients except peanut crunch candy bar and pretzels until smooth. Place in a serving bowl. Combine peanut crunch candy bar and pretzels and place in a separate serving bowl.
• Remove the pork from the marinade, pat dry and cut into 1 1/2-inch thick strips. Thread onto the skewers. Light a grill or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Serve immediately, with the sauce for dipping. Have guests first dip satay in sauce and then in crunch bar and pretzels.

GRILLED ASIAN PORK SATAY WITH RICE AND CUCUMBER SIDE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Simmer hoisin, chili garlic sauce, honey, vinegar, oil, and salt for the satay in a saucepan over medium-high. Cook marinade 5 minutes, then set it aside to cool.
• Prepare pork, cutting it first into thirds lengthwise, then in half crosswise to make 6 pieces. Finally, slice each piece in half lengthwise to make 12 strips, each 4- to 6-inches long. Toss pork strips in the marinade, then thread strips onto skewers.
• Rice: Bring water and salt for the rice to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in rice, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Just before serving, stir in peas and vinegar, fluffing rice until well mixed.
• Arrange satay on the grill so the skewers extend over the edge; cover and cook 3-4 minutes. Flip satay, baste with marinade, then grill until cooked through, 3-4 minutes more.
• Cucumber Salad: Combine sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper flakes for the dressing in a bowl; set aside.
• To prepare the cucumbers, cut each cucumber in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Discard seeds. Slice cucumber halves into thin slices to make a yield of 2 to 2 1/2 cups.
• Toss cucumber and onion slices with dressing until well coated. Chill salad until ready to serve. Salad can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead.

CHRISTINA'S PEANUT BRITTLE PORK SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Satay: Whisk together the coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, curry powder and cilantro and pour into a shallow, nonreactive dish. Pound the pork chops until very thin and even and cut into 1 1/2-inch thick strips. Place in the dish and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
• Sauce: Stir all ingredients except peanut candy bars until smooth. Place in a serving bowl. Put the crushed peanut candy bar for the satay in a serving bowl.
• Remove the pork from the marinade and pat dry. Thread onto the skewers. Light a grill or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• To serve, set out the bowls of peanut candy bar and sauce. Have guests dip the skewers first into the sauce, then in the peanut candy bar.

SPICY INDONESIAN PORK SATAY (OR CHICKEN)

Steps:

• One day ahead; in a food processor process garlic cloves, green onion, ginger, peanut butter, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, coriander seed, dried red pepper flakes and black pepper until almost smooth.
• Add in chicken broth and butter; process until blended (about 6 seconds).
• Place the pork cubes in a large glass bowl, then pour the marinade on top; toss with a spoon to coat pork with marinade.
• Cover and refrigerate for 8-24 hours, tossing a few times during chilling time (this can also be done in a large resealable plastic bag).
• Set grill to medium heat.
• Remove the pork from the bowl (do not discard marinade).
• Thread the pork cubes onto skewers.
• Place the marinade into a small saucepan and boil for 5 minutes.
• Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes or until browned, basting with the cooked marinade frequently with cooking.
• Serve with desired dipping sauce and cooked rice.

SINGAPORE PORK SATAY WITH LEMON-CURRY RICE

Steps:

• Coat a large griddle or grill pan with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high.
• Skewer alternating pieces of pork and onion on metal or wooden skewers. Brush teriyaki sauce all over onion and pork and roll skewers in sesame seeds. Place skewers on hot pan and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until seeds are golden brown.
• In a medium saucepan, combine rice, curry powder, cumin, lemon zest, broth, raisins, and nuts. Bring to a simmer. Cook 3 minutes to heat through. Fold in cilantro and season with salt and pepper.

PORK SATAY WITH RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork with pepper. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with onion. In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper sauce; gradually add broth. Pour over onion. Cook, covered, on low 4-6 hours or until pork is tender., Remove pork from slow cooker and keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer cooking juices to a large skillet. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth and add to pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pork; heat through., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Serve with pork mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts.

SATAY-STYLE PORK STEW

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until pork is tender, 8-10 hours. Skim fat; stir in peanut butter. Serve with rice if desired; top with onions and peanuts. Freeze option: Before adding toppings, freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; if necessary, add a little broth or water.

GRILLED PORK SATAY

Steps:

• Trim meat, and cut into thin, angled slices about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. Place in a bowl. In an ungreased saute pan, heat the coriander seeds and cumin for several minutes over medium heat to bring out flavor. Add to the bowl.
• Prepare the marinade. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade or in a blender with the motor running, add the shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemon grass, soy sauce and brown sugar. Blend to a fine paste, and add to the meat. Toss lightly to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate for 30 minutes.
• Prepare the peanut sauce. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade or in a blender with the machine running, puree the shallots, garlic, lemon grass, peanut butter, coconut milk, tamarind juice, chili paste, brown sugar and soy sauce.
• Thread the meat slices through the bamboo skewers, and prepare a fire for grilling or the broiler. Place on a baking sheet about 3 inches from the source of heat. Grill 6 to 7 minutes, turning once, until the pork is cooked. Remove and serve the sauce for dipping.

AIR-FRYER THAI PORK SATAY

Steps:

• In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the first 10 ingredients; add pork and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain pork, discarding marinade., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine water, peanut butter and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, 2 minutes. Whisk in brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice and pepper flakes until blended; keep warm. , Preheat air fryer to 375°. Thread pork onto 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers that fit in air fryer. In batches, place skewers in greased air fryer. Cook until pork is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes per batch, turning occasionally., Serve skewers with peanut sauce and, if desired, rice.

SATAY PORK WITH CRUNCHY APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Mix the peanut butter and sweet chilli sauce together, then season with pepper (the peanut butter is salty enough). Arrange the pork on a baking tray, brush the tops with half the nutty mixture, then grill for 3 mins. Carefully turn the pork steaks over, brush with the remaining mixture, then grill for 3-4 mins more until just cooked through.
• Meanwhile, make the salad by mixing the lime juice, fish sauce and sugar in a bowl. Stir in the apple slices so they are well coated in the dressing, then toss with the coriander and mint. Serve the crunchy apple salad alongside the pork steaks, with jasmine rice on the side.