Include in Print View:

Grilled Pork Sate – Bon Appetit

Grilled Pork Sate - Bon Appetit recipe image
This vibrant dish brings the bold flavors of Southeast Asian street food to your backyard grill. Tender strips of pork marinate in a zesty blend of fresh lime juice, savory soy, and aromatic ginger before being skewered and charred over medium-high heat. The real star is the finishing sauce: a rich, creamy mixture of chunky peanut butter, garlic, and crushed red pepper that adds a satisfying kick. It&# 226;€™s an excellent choice for summer cookouts, casual weeknight dinners, or a flavorful appetizer served with cucumber slices and rice noodles. The combination of smoky meat and sweet, spicy sauce creates a perfectly balanced bite that is both comforting and exciting.
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 146.5
Description
This vibrant dish brings the bold flavors of Southeast Asian street food to your backyard grill. Tender strips of pork marinate in a zesty blend of fresh lime juice, savory soy, and aromatic ginger before being skewered and charred over medium-high heat. The real star is the finishing sauce: a rich, creamy mixture of chunky peanut butter, garlic, and crushed red pepper that adds a satisfying kick. It&# 226;€™s an excellent choice for summer cookouts, casual weeknight dinners, or a flavorful appetizer served with cucumber slices and rice noodles. The combination of smoky meat and sweet, spicy sauce creates a perfectly balanced bite that is both comforting and exciting.
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons Chunky peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoons Minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 small Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoons Crushed red pepper
  • 8 oz Pork cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
  • 1/4 cups Thinly sliced green onions
Directions
  1. 1
    Prepare a barbecue for medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a shallow baking dish until combined.
  3. 3
    Set aside 2 tablespoons of the sauce for finishing.
  4. 4
    Add pork strips to the remaining sauce in the baking dish and toss to coat completely.
  5. 5
    Thread pork strips onto soaked bamboo skewers.
  6. 6
    Let the skewers stand for 10 minutes to marinate.
  7. 7
    Grill skewers until pork is slightly charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  8. 8
    Brush the grilled pork with the reserved 2 tablespoons of sauce and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  9. 9
    Transfer skewers to a platter.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 146.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.9g10%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 476.4mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 19.7g7%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 6.7g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 10 minutes before use to prevent them from burning on the grill.

For a spicier kick, increase the amount of crushed red pepper to taste.

Serve with cucumber slices or rice noodles for a refreshing contrast to the rich peanut sauce.

Keywords: pork, satay, grilled, peanut, skewers, lime, soy, garlic, ginger, spicy, bbq, summer, dinner, appetizer, asian-fusion, quick, easy, smoky, glaze
Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/grilled-pork-sate-bon-appetit/