GRILLED PORK SKEWERS WITH PEANUT BASIL SAUCE

Grilled Pork Skewers With Peanut Basil Sauce image

Provided by threeovens

Categories Pork

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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20 fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup peanut butter, preferably chunky
3/4 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce, more to taste
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 inch piece ginger, peeled
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
2 limes, 1 juiced the other cut into wedges for garnish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb boneless pork shoulder (or pork loin)

Steps:

In a blender, combine everything except the pork and lime wedge garnish; process to a smooth paste.
Place about 1/2 the mixture in a large bowl, reserving the rest for a dipping sauce.
Cut pork into 1 inch cubes and combine with the peanut butter mixture in the bowl; toss to coat.
Place the meat on skewers, begin sure not to crowd.
Grill pork until browned on all sides, about 5 to 8 minutes in total.
Serve with dipping sauce and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 53.7, Sodium 599.8, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 21.5, Protein 19.4