Pork Brochettes with Shredded Coconut
Elevate your grilling game with these irresistibly tropical Pork Brochettes with Shredded Coconut! Perfectly marinated chunks of pork shoulder are infused with bold flavors of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey, then coated in unsweetened shredded coconut for a delightful crunch and subtle sweetness. These skewers are then grilled to perfection, delivering juicy, charred pork with a unique tropical twist. Ideal for summer BBQs or an exotic weeknight dinner, this easy-to-prepare recipe pairs wonderfully with rice, a fresh salad, or your favorite dipping sauce. With a marinade that can be prepped ahead, these pork brochettes are a superb choice for impressing guests or treating yourself to a taste of the tropics!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Pork shoulder (boneless)
- 100 g Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 120 ml Coconut milk
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp Ginger (grated)
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 8 Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
Cut the pork shoulder into bite-sized cubes, approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) in size, and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the coconut milk, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the pork cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best results.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during cooking.
Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the grill with vegetable oil using a brush or paper towel.
Thread the marinated pork cubes onto the skewers, dividing them evenly among the skewers.
Place the shredded coconut in a shallow dish. Gently roll each skewer in the shredded coconut to coat the pork pieces evenly.
Grill the brochettes for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the pork is cooked through and has a slight char, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Turn occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove the brochettes from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the pork brochettes hot with a side of rice, salad, or dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 772 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 611 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
