Grilled Pork Skewers with Fennel, Red Grapes, and Rosemary Balsamic Orange Glaze

Name: Grilled Pork Skewers with Fennel, Red Grapes, and Rosemary Balsamic Orange Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1.5 lb pork loin, cut into 1.25-inch cubes; 1 small bulb fresh fennel bulb; 1 cup seedless red grapes; 1/3 cup orange juice; 2 tsp orange zest; 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp honey; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp fresh rosemary; 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Original pork loin skewers marinated with orange, garlic, and rosemary, threaded with fennel and red grapes for a contrast of herbal, sweet, and lightly caramelized flavors on the grill. Finished with a quick balsamic and honey glaze.

30 minPrep

18 minCook

48 minTotal

4Servings

Dairy-FreeGluten-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

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700 g pork loin, cut into 1.25-inch cubes (without exceso of grasa)
250 g fresh fennel bulb (cut in wedges gruesos)
180 g seedless red grapes (en racimitos small or sueltas)
80 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed)
4 g orange zest (solo the parte orange)
45 ml balsamic vinegar (divided)
30 ml honey (divided)
45 ml olive oil (divided)
12 g garlic (chopped fino)
6 g fresh rosemary (chopped fino)
8 g kosher salt (divided)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
1 g red pepper flakes (optional)
10 g Dijon mustard (for the glaseado)
8 g fresh parsley (chopped for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

356 kcal

Calories

35 g

Protein

16 g

Carbs

16 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

14 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

MustardSulfites

Instructions

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1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to keep them from burning on the grill.
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2. In a large bowl, mix together the orange juice, orange zest, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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3. Add the pork loin to the marinade and toss well to coat all the cubes. Let stand for 15 minutes in a cool spot or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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4. Meanwhile, place the fennel in a bowl and toss it with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 425 °F / 220 °C. Clean and lightly oil the grates.
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6. Thread the skewers, alternating pork loin, fennel, and red grapes until all ingredients are used. Discard the marinade that touched the raw meat.
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7. In a small saucepan or heatproof container, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, the remaining 1 tablespoon honey, and the Dijon mustard. Warm over low heat or on a cooler part of the grill for 1 to 2 minutes, just until combined and slightly thickened.
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8. Grill the skewers for 14 to 18 minutes at 425 °F / 220 °C, turning every 3 to 4 minutes so the pork, fennel, and grapes cook evenly.
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9. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, brush the skewers with the balsamic, honey, and mustard glaze so it lightly caramelizes without burning.
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10. Remove the skewers when the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F / 63 °C and the fennel is tender with golden edges. Rest for 3 minutes.
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11. Transfer the skewers to a platter, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Chef tips

For better browning, lightly pat the pork dry with paper towels before marinating. If the grapes are very large, halve them and thread them close to the fennel so they do not burst too quickly.

Substitutions

You can substitute the pork loin with turkey tenderloin. Fennel can be replaced with chunks of white onion or romaine hearts split lengthwise and grilled separately. Honey can be swapped for maple syrup, though the flavor will be different.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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Teakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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