Sake, Miso & Ginger Pork Yakitori Skewers

Name: Sake, Miso & Ginger Pork Yakitori Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Japanese,
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mirin; 1/4 cup sake; 3 tbsps red miso; 2 tbsps soy sauce; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/2 tsp Ginger Ground; 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Crushed; 2 tbsps packed light brown sugar; 2 tsps cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 medium Asian pear peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; Six-inch bamboo skewers soaked in water; 2 green onions thinly sliced (optional)

An Izakaya favorite, these pork skewers feature a zippy red miso and sake marinade with McCormick® Ginger and Garlic Powder. Grilled with fresh Asian pear pieces and brushed with a tangy glaze, this Japanese favorite is a stunning balance of crunchy texture and sweet, sa... Read More Read Less

20m

PREP TIME

15m

COOK TIME

85

CALORIES

15

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 12 (1-skewer)

Ingredients

1/4 cup mirin
1/4 cup sake
3 tablespoons red miso
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium Asian pear, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Six-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water
2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the marinade, mix mirin, sake, miso, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger and red pepper in small bowl until well blended. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade for the glaze. Place pork in large resealable bag. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, for the glaze, mix reserved marinade, brown sugar, cornstarch and water with whisk in small saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
3 Remove pork from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Alternately thread pork and pear onto bamboo skewers. Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
4 Grill skewers over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until pork is to desired doneness, brushing evenly with glaze while cooking. Brush grilled skewers with any remaining glaze just before serving. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Mirin, a Japanese sweet rice wine used in cooking, is similar to sake but with lower alcohol content and higher sugar content. It can be found in the Asian aisle of some supermarkets or in Asian markets.

Sake, a Japanese alcoholic beverage made by fermenting rice, is available wherever fine wines are sold. It may also be found in the Asian aisle of some supermarkets or in Asian grocery stores.

Test Kitchen Tip :

Red Miso is a paste of soybeans fermented with barley and other grains. A staple of Japanese cuisine, it provides rich flavor to recipes. It can be found in the refrigerated produce section of some supermarkets or Asian markets.