BBQ-Teriyaki Pork Kabobs

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork tenderloin, cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the pork, olive oil, teriyaki sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, black pepper, red pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom and cinnamon. Mix well to combine.
2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4. Thread the pork onto the wooden skewers. Discard the marinade.
5. Grill the kabobs for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until the pork is cooked through and browned.
6. Once the pork is cooked through, brush the kabobs with the BBQ sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Serve the kabobs warm.

Interesting Facts

• Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat that is low in fat and high in protein.
• Teriyaki sauce is a sweet and savory sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.
• Ginger is a root that is commonly used in Asian cooking and has many health benefits.
• BBQ sauce is a tangy, sweet, and smoky sauce that is used as a condiment and in cooking.