Pork Satay

This recipe is from Mark Bittman. The cooking time does not include time to marinate.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Yields: 10 skewers

Ingredients

• 1  lb  pork tenderloin, trimmed of external fat
• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon peanut butter or 1  tablespoon  sesame tahini
• 1  teaspoon  peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon  freshly squeezed limes or 1  tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Slice the pork as thinly as you can (it's easier if you freeze it for 15 to 20 minutes first).
2. Cut the slices into pieces, about 1 1/2 inches is diameter.
3. Mix together the remaining ingredients and stir the pork into them. Let sit for a few hours or overnight, refrigerated.
4. Thread the pork onto skewers without crowding, reserving the marinade.
5. Grill or broil until browned all over, a total of 5 to 8 minutes.
6. While the meat is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil and reduce it slightly. Use as a dipping sauce.