Southwestern Pork Kabobs Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in remaining oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour tomato mixture over chops. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Using a slotted spoon, serve over rice. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Freeze option: Cool pork chop mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

GARLIC PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• Stir the stock, cornstarch, brown sugar, ketchup and vinegar in a 1-quart saucepan until the mixture is smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture boils and thickens. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
• Thread alternately the pork, mushrooms and onion onto 4 skewers.
• Lightly oil the grill rack and heat the grill to medium. Grill the kabobs for 20 minutes or until the pork is cooked through, turning and brushing often with the stock mixture. Place 1 tomato onto the end of each skewer.
• Heat the remaining stock mixture over medium heat to a boil. Serve with the kabobs and rice.

PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first 8 ingredients; add pork and toss to coat. Seal or cover and refrigerate overnight. , Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients; cover and refrigerate for several hours. Drain pork and discard marinade; thread pork on skewers, leaving a small space between pieces. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink, turning frequently. Serve in pita bread with sauce.

SOUTHWESTERN PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut pork and vegetables
• Place pork in a large plastic resealable bag, add taco seasoning and shake to coat
• Thread pork and vegetables onto skewer
• Note - if using wooden skewers, they need to soak in water at least 20 minutes before using
• Grill kabobs over medium-high heat turning occasionally
• Cook for about 10 minutes

SOUTHWESTERN PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-hot.
• Toss pork cubes with seasoning in resealable plastic bag until pork is evenly coated.
• Thread pork cubes, alternating with pepper and onion pieces, onto skewers.
• If using any extra ingredient chunks alternate them on the skewers also.
• Grill kabobs, turning occasionally, until pork is nicely browned and done (internal temp 155°F).
• Refrigerate leftovers.
• If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes before using.

SPICY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix garlic pepper and oil. Cut each ear of corn into 3 pieces. Thread chicken, corn and bell peppers alternately on each of six 10- to 12-inch metal skewers, leaving space between each piece. Brush kabobs with oil mixture.
• Cover and grill kabobs 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• Mix dressing and chili. Serve with kabobs.