Fig and Pork Brochettes

Name: Fig and Pork Brochettes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 2 Tbsps brown sugar; 24 smalls dark-skinned fresh figs, trimmed (such as Black Mission, Celeste, or Brown Turkey); 1 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 Tbsps hoisin sauce; 680 grams pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 24 (1-inch) cubes; 118 milliliters low-sodium soy sauce; 2 Tbsps peanut oil

Fig and Pork Brochettes might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 6. One serving contains 357 calories, 27g of protein, and 8g of fat. Head to the store and pick up balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the figs you could follow this main course with the Panna Cotta With Figs as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Reserve 1/4 cup soy sauce mixture; cover and chill.

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Soy Sauce

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Whisk

Combine pork and remaining soy sauce mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours or up to overnight, turning the bag occasionally.

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Soy Sauce

Pork

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Prepare grill.

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Grill

Remove pork from bag, reserving marinade.

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Marinade

Pork

Pour the marinade into a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes. Thread 4 pork pieces onto each of 6 (12-inch) skewers. Thread 4 figs lengthwise onto each of another 6 (12-inch) skewers.

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Marinade

Figs

Pork

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Skewers

Place pork brochettes on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill for 10 minutes or until tender, turning and basting frequently with cooked marinade.

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