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Grilled Pork-Zucchini Skewers with Creamy Peanut Sauce

Tender pork cubes skewered with fresh zucchini, mushrooms, and pearl onions, grilled to perfection and served with a zesty, creamy peanut sauce for dipping.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces bamboo skewers
  • 1 lb pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms, halved lengthwise
  • 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 lb pearl onions, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
  • In a bowl, combine pork cubes with minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and set aside.
  • Prepare vegetables: keep mushrooms halved lengthwise, peel pearl onions, and slice zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds.
  • Thread pork, zucchini slices, mushroom halves, and pearl onions alternately onto each skewer, leaving a little space for even cooking.
  • Brush skewers lightly with remaining olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill skewers for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until pork is cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the peanut sauce by blending peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, white vinegar, chopped ginger, and 2-3 tablespoons of warm water until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with water as needed.
  • Serve skewers hot with the creamy peanut sauce on the side for dipping.