Taco-Seasoned Pork Skewers with Dipping Sauce
"These are a quick and easy appetizer I like to serve on game night! Broil them or grill them, both methods work great."
Original is 12 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (50.8 g)
- Calories 72.4
- Total Fat - 2.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.5 g
- Cholesterol - 17.5 mg
- Sodium - 284.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 5.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.3 g
- Sugars - 4.1 g
- Protein - 6.7 g
- Calcium - 13.4 mg
- Iron - 0.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 1 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for about an hour or use metal skewers.
Step 2
Mix together the pork strips, garlic, ginger, taco seasoning and vegetable oil.
Step 3
Marinate for 30 minutes.
If Broiling
Step 4
Preheat oven to broil.
Step 5
Skewer marinated pork strips or cubes.
Step 6
Place skewers on a rimmed baking sheet and broil on middle rack for 5 minutes, turn over and broil until cooked through and slightly golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
If Grilling
Step 7
Preheat grill to medium-high
Step 8
Skewer marinated pork strips or cubes.
Step 9
Grill a few minutes on each side, until cooked through.
Step 10
Mix together the marmalade and mustard and serve with skewers.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For best results, use a high-quality pork tenderloin.
- If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and paprika.
- Replace the pork tenderloin with chicken breasts – this substitution is beneficial because it is a leaner protein option and can be cooked more quickly.
- Replace the orange marmalade with apricot jam – this substitution is beneficial because it provides a slightly different flavor profile and can help to balance out the spiciness of the taco seasoning.
Lemon-Garlic Pork Skewers Replace the orange marmalade and grainy mustard with a mixture of 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Serve the skewers with the lemon-garlic mixture.
Honey-Mustard Pork Skewers Replace the orange marmalade and grainy mustard with a mixture of 1/4 cup honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Serve the skewers with the honey-mustard mixture.
Mexican Street Corn Salad - This delicious and colorful side dish is a great accompaniment to the Taco-Seasoned Pork Skewers. It's made with fresh corn, mayonnaise, chili powder, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro, and it brings a spicy and tangy flavor to the plate. Plus, it's an easy and healthy side dish that takes only minutes to prepare!
Grilled Mexican-Style Zucchini: This grilled Mexican-style zucchini is the perfect complement to the Taco-Seasoned Pork Skewers and Mexican Street Corn Salad. It's a simple, healthy, and flavorful dish that's full of Mexican flavors like garlic, chili powder, and cumin. The zucchini is grilled to perfection and it adds a great smoky flavor to the plate.
FAQ
Q: What type of skewers should I use for this recipe?
A: You can use either wooden or metal skewers. If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for about an hour before using.
Q: How long should I cook the skewers?
A: The cooking time will depend on the type of ingredients used and the size of the skewers. Generally, cook for about 10-15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the ingredients are cooked through.
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Fun facts:
The first recorded tacos were made by Mexican silver miners in the 18th century. They used paper-thin slices of beef, which they called “tacos de minero” or miner’s tacos.
Taco-Seasoned Pork Skewers with Dipping Sauce is a favorite of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. He often serves it as an appetizer at his restaurants.