Pork Satay

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 10 min.
Yield 20 servings (about 3/4 cup sauce)
Test Kitchen Approved
This easy pork satay recipe combines savory, sweet and spiced flavors with a rich peanut sauce. Whether you’re hosting or craving something special, this dish is sure to impress.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Set aside 1/4 cup for dipping sauce. Pour remaining sauce into a bowl or shallow dish; add the pork and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. Drain pork, discarding marinade. Thread pork slices onto 20 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place skewers in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until meat juices run clear.
  3. Meanwhile, for sauce, combine peanut butter and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in lime juice and reserved soy sauce mixture. Serve with skewers.

Nutrition Facts

1 skewer with about 2 teaspoons sauce: 73 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Cilantro layers on the freshness, while the sesame oil and Thai chili sauce add Asian flavors that pair perfectly with peanut butter. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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