Coffee Glazed Pork Kebabs
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:37 pm
Coffee Glazed Pork Kebabs
Ingredients:
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Serrano chile, chopped
1 T grated peeled fresh ginger
4 cups hot brewed coffee
1 T olive oil
1 1/2 T molasses
1 T ground coffee
1 1/2 teasp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teasp unsweetened cocoa
1 T unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teasp salt
2 lbs. pork tenderloin
Cooking spray
Preparation:
In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté about
5 mins, then add ginger, garlic and chile. Sauté two minutes more. Stir in molasses then add brewed coffee, ground coffee, cinnamon and cocoa. Bring mixture to a boil, then cook until mixture is reduced to 1-1/2 cups, approx. 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool enough to blend. Place mixture in blender and
process till smooth. Stir in butter and add salt. Set aside.
Trim fat from pork, then cut lengthwise into 8 one-half inch wide strips.
Thread onto 8 (10") skewers, which have been soaked in water.
Place kebabs on grill rack coated with cooking spray; baste lightly with coffee mixture. Grill 4 minutes on each side or to your preference, turning and basting frequently with coffee mixture to keep kebabs moist. Four generous servings.
Ingredients:
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Serrano chile, chopped
1 T grated peeled fresh ginger
4 cups hot brewed coffee
1 T olive oil
1 1/2 T molasses
1 T ground coffee
1 1/2 teasp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teasp unsweetened cocoa
1 T unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teasp salt
2 lbs. pork tenderloin
Cooking spray
Preparation:
In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté about
5 mins, then add ginger, garlic and chile. Sauté two minutes more. Stir in molasses then add brewed coffee, ground coffee, cinnamon and cocoa. Bring mixture to a boil, then cook until mixture is reduced to 1-1/2 cups, approx. 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool enough to blend. Place mixture in blender and
process till smooth. Stir in butter and add salt. Set aside.
Trim fat from pork, then cut lengthwise into 8 one-half inch wide strips.
Thread onto 8 (10") skewers, which have been soaked in water.
Place kebabs on grill rack coated with cooking spray; baste lightly with coffee mixture. Grill 4 minutes on each side or to your preference, turning and basting frequently with coffee mixture to keep kebabs moist. Four generous servings.