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pork satay w/ lighter peanut dipping sauce

smonfils avatar
Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

I had a recipe that I got from a friend many years ago that I just came across. I love these easy to make skewers, but wanted to lighten up the recipe. After fooling around with different ingredients, I think I finally got it where I want it!!

yield 18 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 40 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For pork satay w/ lighter peanut dipping sauce

  • 1 lb
    pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • 1/4 c
    low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp
    light brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp
    reduced-fat, creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/3 c
    green onions, chopped
  • 18
    6-inch wooden skewers
  • 1/3 c
    lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 c
    reduced-fat, creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 2 tsp
    lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    minced garlic

How To Make pork satay w/ lighter peanut dipping sauce

  • 1
    Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 mins. Cut pork in half lengthwise. Place plastic wrap over pork and pound into 1/4"-thickness. Now, cut pork in half diagonally, across the grain into 1"-strips. Place pork strips in lg plastic bag.
  • 2
    In bowl combine, soy sauce, light brown sugar, peanut butter, garlic and green onions. Whisk well. Pour over pork in plastic bag, and seal. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hr.
  • 3
    Dipping sauce: Combine in medium bowl, chicken broth, peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce and garlic. Pour into small saucepan and whisk until blended. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring until thickened, about 5 mins. Remove from heat. Preheat broiler. Remove pork strips from marinade and thread 1 strip onto each skewer. Place skewers on broiler rack, coated w/ cooking spray. Broil 3 mins each side. Serve w/ peanut sauce.
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