Pork Souvlaki with Honeyed Apricots Recipe

Name: Pork Souvlaki with Honeyed Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 shallots, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-to-2-inch chunks; Juice of 3 limes; 3/4 cup dry rose or white wine; 1/4 cup honey; 1 shallot, minced; 12 plump dried apricots; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted; Greek yogurt, for serving

Servings: persons

2 shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-to-2-inch chunks
Juice of 3 limes
3/4 cup dry rose or white wine
1/4 cup honey
1 shallot, minced
12 plump dried apricots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
Greek yogurt, for serving

1
Prepare the souvlaki: Combine the shallots, garlic, oregano, jalapeno, lemon juice and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag.
2
Add the pork, turn to coat, and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
3
Soak 12 to 16 wooden skewers in water, at least 20 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, make the honeyed apricots: Bring the lime juice, wine, honey and shallot to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.
5
Add the apricots and cook until the mixture is syrupy, about 12 minutes.
6
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium.
7
Remove the pork from the marinade and thread 2 pieces onto each skewer.
8
Grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
9
Fold the mint and pine nuts into the apricot mixture.
10
Serve the souvlaki with a dollop of yogurt and the apricot mixture.
11
Photograph by Jim Franco

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 shallots, minced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Pork Souvlaki with Honeyed Apricots 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.

Pork Souvlaki with Honeyed Apricots

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