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Grilled Pork Skewers with Date Glaze
A sweet and savory Filipino-inspired dish featuring pork skewers glazed with a date reduction. Perfect for a summer evening or outdoor gathering.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 pound pork shouldercut into 1-inch cubes
- ●10-12 skewerssoak in water for 30 minutes before using
- ●1 cup datespitted
- ●1/4 cup soy sauceor to taste
- ●2 tablespoons brown sugaror to taste
- ●2 tablespoons fish sauceoptional, or to taste
- ●to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Thread pork cubes onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 3
In a small saucepan, combine dates, soy sauce, brown sugar, and fish sauce (if using).
- 4
Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until reduced and syrupy.
- 5
Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until pork is cooked through and slightly charred.
- 6
Brush with date glaze during last minute of grilling.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro).