Description
Succulent Thai-style ground pork skewers deliver a symphony of southeast Asian flavors that dance across your palate with zesty herbs and spices. Grilled to perfection, these skewers promise a delightful journey through Thailand’s culinary landscape you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground pork
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Skewers:
- 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend ground pork with fragrant herbs and spices in a mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of cilantro, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime zest, coriander, cumin, and black pepper.
- Carefully mold the seasoned meat mixture into elongated logs, approximately 4 inches in length, and gently secure each portion onto pre-soaked wooden skewers.
- Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium temperature, lightly coating the grates with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Position the prepared skewers on the heated surface, rotating periodically to achieve uniform browning and ensure complete cooking, which typically takes 8-10 minutes.
- Verify internal meat temperature reaches 160°F for safe consumption.
- Transfer grilled skewers to a serving platter and accompany with complementary dipping sauces like sweet chili or peanut sauce to enhance the flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure meat mixture is thoroughly combined to distribute flavors evenly and create uniform texture.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- For a leaner option, swap ground pork with ground chicken or turkey while maintaining similar seasoning profile.
- Consider adding fresh chopped Thai chilies for extra heat if you enjoy spicier dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg