Grilled Pork Skewers with Blueberry-Jalapeño Glaze and Spring Salad

Ingredients:

    • For the Skewers:
      • 4 pork chops, boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes
      • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (reduced from 2 tbsp)
      • 1 ½ tsp paprika
      • 1 tsp garlic powder
      • ¼ tsp salt (reduced from ½ tsp)
      • ¼ tsp black pepper
      • 8-12 wooden skewers, soaked in water
    • For the Blueberry-Jalapeño Glaze:
      • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
      • 2 (6 oz) packages blueberries
      • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (reduced from 2 tbsp)
      • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
      • 1 tbsp reduced-sodium ketchup (reduced from 2 tbsp)
      • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
      • ⅛ tsp salt (reduced from ¼ tsp)
    • For the Blueberry-Jalapeño Glaze:
      • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
      • 2 (6 oz) packages blueberries
      • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (reduced from 2 tbsp)
      • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
      • 1 tbsp reduced-sodium ketchup (reduced from 2 tbsp)
      • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
      • ⅛ tsp salt (reduced from ¼ tsp)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Glaze:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the minced jalapeño, blueberries, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and salt.
  • Set over high heat, bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until thickened (6-8 minutes).
  • Remove from heat to cool slightly.

2. Marinate Pork:

  • Pat pork dry, then toss with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Thread onto soaked skewers.

3. Grill Pork Skewers:

  • Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
  • Grill skewers, turning occasionally, until pork is cooked through (about 8 minutes).
  • Remove and keep warm.

4. Prepare the Salad:

  • In a clean medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Add defrosted corn, pecans, mixed greens, and crumbled feta.
  • Toss to combine.

5. Serve:

  • Divide skewers and salad between plates.
  • Drizzle skewers with the blueberry-jalapeño glaze.

Enjoy your delicious grilled pork skewers with cranberry jalapeño glaze and spring salad.

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