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Apricot Glazed Pork Kabobs

August 27, 2002
By Bill Wight Grillmaster, cbbqa

Whenever I grill kabobs, they are always a big hit with family and friends. The secret to grilling pork, is to not overcook it.  Pork is perfect when the internal temperature of the meat gets to 155F. I use a digital thermometer and that's when I take it off the grill.  This is a good recipe and the apricot preserves caramelizes beautifully.

Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 10 ounce jar apricot preserves
  • 4 tablespoons orange liqueur
  • OR
  • 4 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons butter
Preparation
Stir together apricot preserves, orange liqueur and butter, simmer in a small sauce pan until butter is melted. (OR combine ingredients in a 2-cup glass measure; microwave on High 1 minute).

Place pork cubes in heavy plastic bag, pour 3/4 cup apricot over to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator..

Thread pork onto 4-6 skewers (if using bamboo skewers soak in water for 20-30 minutes before using).

Grill over hot coals 10-12 minutes turning occasionally. Baste often with the marinade. Warm remaining apricot sauce to boiling and serve along side kabobs if desired.

When I do kabobs, I usually grill the vegetables on separate skewers.  It is often hard to get the vegetables done at the same time as the meat.

I like to make kabobs with par-boiled red new potatoes, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes.  I serve these with the pork kabobs.  I like to brush the vegetables with some Worcestershire sauce while they grill.

Contents

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Apricot Pork Kabobs
BTU Chart
Charcoal For Grilling
David's Perfect Steak
Egyptian Kabobs
Flavorful Fuel
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Grilled lamb chops
Wood for Grilling


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