Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Apricot Skewers recipe

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Apricot Skewers

These pork skewers will be a hit at your backyard bbqs. The combination of sweet tang of apricots with grilled pork is the perfect combination. Slice leftover pork and add to a salad for a perfect weekday lunch.

Servings
4-6

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Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin, sliced into 1-inch pieces (600-700 g)
  • 9 apricots, halved, pits removed*
  • 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup apricot jam (125 mL)
  • 3 Tbsp canola oil (45 mL)
  • 1 Tbsp honey (15 mL)
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard (15 mL)
  • 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (15 mL)
  • 1 Tbsp orange juice (15 mL)
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (30 mL)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper (2 mL)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (1 mL)
  • *Note: If making out-of-season, replace apricots with apples.

Directions

  1. If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to grilling.
  2. In a large freezer bag or bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Add cubed pork loin, shake or stir to coat. Set in fridge and marinate for 1 hour.
  3. Heat barbecue to 300°F (150°C).
  4. Remove meat from fridge. Assemble skewers alternating pork, apricot and onion. Discard leftover marinade.
  5. Add a non-stick grilling mat to barbecue or brush grill with canola oil and place skewers on top.
  6. Cook skewers for 12-14 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes, or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F or 71°C with a meat thermometer.

Nutritional Analysis

Per serving
Calories 203
Total Fat 4.2 g
Saturated Fat 1.2 g
Cholesterol 70 mg
Sodium 98 mg
Carbohydrates 10.9 g
Fiber 0.7 g
Sugar 8.4 g
Protein 29.5 g
Potassium 611 mg

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