Coconut-and-Lime Pork Kebabs Recipe

Name: Coconut-and-Lime Pork Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 13 .5-ounce can coconut milk; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons Sriracha (Asian chile sauce); Romaine lettuce leaves, for serving; Chopped roasted peanuts, scallions and cucumber, for topping

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 13 .5-ounce can coconut milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons Sriracha (Asian chile sauce)
Romaine lettuce leaves, for serving
Chopped roasted peanuts, scallions and cucumber, for topping

1
Toss the pork with half of the coconut milk, the vegetable oil, garlic, 1/3 cup each brown sugar and cilantro, and 1 tablespoon each fish sauce, lime juice and Sriracha in a large bowl.
2
Cover and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
3
Preheat a grill to medium and lightly brush the grates with vegetable oil.
4
Thread the pork onto eight 10-inch skewers.
5
Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally and brushing with the remaining coconut milk, until marked and cooked through, about 12 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, combine 1 tablespoon water and the remaining 1 tablespoon each brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and Sriracha in a small bowl.
7
Serve the kebabs in romaine leaves and drizzle with the sauce.
8
Top with chopped peanuts, scallions, cucumber and cilantro.
9
If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent scorching.
10
Photograph by Christopher Testani

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 13 .5-ounce can coconut milk, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill, 4 cloves garlic, smashed, and more.

Yes, Coconut-and-Lime Pork Kebabs falls under the Seafood 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.

Coconut-and-Lime Pork Kebabs

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