Mango Habanero Pork Skewers
Mango Habanero Pork Skewers
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 mango, ripe, peeled and diced
- 1/2 habanero pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 mango, firm, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the marinade: In a blender or food processor, combine the diced mango, minced habanero, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. This creates a vibrant and spicy-sweet marinade for the pork.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Marinate the pork: Place the pork cubes in a non-reactive bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the prepared mango habanero marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor. Do not marinate for too long as the acidity can break down the pork's texture.
⏱️ 30 min - 3
Assemble the skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated pork cubes, red bell pepper pieces, red onion pieces, and fresh mango pieces onto the skewers, alternating the ingredients for visual appeal and even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Cook the skewers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and lightly charred, and the vegetables are tender-crisp. The internal temperature of the pork should reach 145°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400°F
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Mango Habanero Pork Skewers
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 mango, ripe, peeled and diced
- 1/2 habanero pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 mango, firm, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the marinade: In a blender or food processor, combine the diced mango, minced habanero, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. This creates a vibrant and spicy-sweet marinade for the pork.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Marinate the pork: Place the pork cubes in a non-reactive bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the prepared mango habanero marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor. Do not marinate for too long as the acidity can break down the pork's texture.
⏱️ 30 min - 3
Assemble the skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated pork cubes, red bell pepper pieces, red onion pieces, and fresh mango pieces onto the skewers, alternating the ingredients for visual appeal and even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Cook the skewers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and lightly charred, and the vegetables are tender-crisp. The internal temperature of the pork should reach 145°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400°F