Grilled Pork Kabobs with Apples
Smoky grilled apples, tender pork chunks, and sweet red onions, with a lemony apricot glaze, make grilled pork kabobs a feast for the tastebuds.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ½ cup apricot preserves
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 large apple, peel left on, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 16 pieces per apple)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to using.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat (400ºF).
- In a small bowl, combine apricot preserves, lemon juice, mustard, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside half of the glaze to use as dipping sauce.½ cup apricot preserves, ¼ cup lemon juice, 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Thread the pork, apples, and onions onto the skewers and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch chunks, ½ red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks, 1 large apple, peel left on, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
- Grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once and brushing with glaze frequently, until cooked through (145ºF when checked with an instant read thermometer).
- Serve kabobs with reserved glaze on the side.
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Notes
- Apples: Suggested apple varieties: Granny Smith, HoneyCrisp, Jonathan, Empire, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, or Mutsu (Crispin)
- Oven: Broil the kabobs in your oven instead of grilling.
- Chicken kebobs: Substitute boneless skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces, if desired.
- Flavor variations: Instead of apricot preserves, try cherry, raspberry, or orange marmalade.
Nutrition
Serving: 2skewers | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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