Garlicky Cashew Pork and Pineapple Skewers Recipe

Name: Garlicky Cashew Pork and Pineapple Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup roasted salted cashew nuts; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, with some stems; 1/4 cup safflower or olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Juice of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges for garnish; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks; 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks

Servings: persons

1 cup roasted salted cashew nuts
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, with some stems
1/4 cup safflower or olive oil
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Juice of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks

1
In a blender or food processor, combine the nuts, 2 tablespoons cilantro, the oil, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water.
2
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
3
Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
4
Season the pork all over with salt and pepper.
5
Smear on enough cashew mixture to coat the pieces thoroughly (use about half of the mixture), and reserve the remaining cashew sauce.
6
Let the pork marinate at room temperature while you preheat the broiler.
7
Or refrigerate for up to 12 hours before cooking.
8
Preheat the broiler.
9
Thread the pork and pineapple chunks onto metal skewers, alternating the two.
10
Broil the skewers, turning once, until the pork is singed in parts and the center is cooked through, about 12 minutes.
11
Sprinkle the pork skewers with the remaining 4 tablespoons cilantro and serve with lemon wedges and the remaining cashew sauce.

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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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 cup roasted salted cashew nuts, 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, with some stems, 1/4 cup safflower or olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Garlicky Cashew Pork and Pineapple 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.

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Garlicky Cashew Pork and Pineapple Skewers

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