Barbecued Pork Skewers Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Barbecued Pork Skewers Recipe). When you're in the mood for barbecued pork you basically have 2 options: ribs or a slowly smoked pork shoulder made into pulled pork. But what if you want something different? In that case, these barbecued pork skewers come highly recommended. And no, we're not just sticking chunks of pork on a stick, this is way more advanced and way more delicious. Garnish with thinly sliced green onion and drizzle with extra barbecue sauce if you like.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 5hrs

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Barbecued Pork Skewers Recipe

Ingredients

1 (2 pound) pork shoulder

1 large clove garlic

finely grated

¼ cup grated onion

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ cup prepared barbecue sauce

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Slice the pork shoulder in half lengthwise. Cut each piece across into thin 1/8-inch slices.

Step 2

Transfer pork to a mixing bowl and add garlic onion brown sugar salt pepper paprika cumin and cayenne. Mix with your hands until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Wrap in plastic wrap and transfer into a refrigerator for 4 hours or up to overnight.

Step 4

Preheat an charcoal grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 5

Weave pork slices on metal skewers folding the longer pieces in half as you go. Slices should be pressed snugly together as you build the skewer.

Step 6

Grill skewers over the hot charcoal until browned and no longer pink turning frequently about 30 minutes. Brush on barbecue sauce and turn skewers several times so the sauce caramelizes about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Barbecued Pork Skewers Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 359.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.4g 47%

Carbohydrates: 16.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 12g

Fat: 21.5g 33%

Saturated Fat: 7.8g 39%

Cholesterol: 89.1mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 434.1IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.9mg 68%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 2.5mg 4%

Folate: 8.4mcg 2%

Calcium: 40.9mg 4%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 26.4mg 9%

Potassium: 442.4mg 12%

Sodium: 1379.5mg 55%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 60%

Calories From Fat: 193.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.