Chinese-Takeout Skewers Recipe

Name: Chinese-Takeout Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 2-inch piece ginger, finely grated; 1 large clove garlic, finely grated; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup dry white vermouth; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 cup snow peas (about 4 ounces); One 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, strained; 2 small red peppers, halved, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; One 15-ounce can baby corn, strained and halved crosswise; 1/2 navel orange, cut into 4 wedges, wedges halved; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

One 2-inch piece ginger, finely grated
1 large clove garlic, finely grated
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup dry white vermouth
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup snow peas (about 4 ounces)
One 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, strained
2 small red peppers, halved, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
One 15-ounce can baby corn, strained and halved crosswise
1/2 navel orange, cut into 4 wedges, wedges halved
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Special equipment: eight 8-inch skewers
2
For the marinade and mop: Whisk together the ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vermouth, vinegar, sesame oil and sugar in a measuring cup.
3
Pour 1/4 cup of the marinade into a small bowl, whisk in the hoisin sauce and set this basting sauce aside.
4
For the kebabs: Toss the remaining marinade with the pork in a medium bowl, cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5
Carefully thread onto a skewer 1 piece of pork, 1 snow pea folded over a water chestnut slice (the pea will crack on one side, but it will help hold in the water chestnut), a piece of red pepper and a piece of baby corn; repeat twice, then end with a piece of orange, skin side facing the last baby corn.
6
Repeat with the remaining skewers and ingredients.
7
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
8
Brush the skewers with the vegetable oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
9
Lightly oil the grill grates.
10
Grill the skewers until the pork is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer registers 140 degrees F, 7 to 8 minutes per side.
11
Brush the skewers with the mop, and continue grilling until the marinade caramelizes, about 1 minute.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 2-inch piece ginger, finely grated, 1 large clove garlic, finely grated, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup dry white vermouth, and more.

Yes, Chinese-Takeout Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese-Takeout Skewers

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