Apple, Pork, and Red Onion Skewers

Description

Courtesy of Paleo Leap

Get your grill on! For a convenient and delicious meal or snack, stack New York apples with zesty red onions and marinated pork. You can also prepare these skewers on a grill pan.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. boneless pork loin, cut into 1- to 2-inch cubes
  • 2 large Ginger Gold apples cut into 1-inch cubes, skin on
  • 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • The juice from 1 medium orange
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • ¼ cup raw honey; (optional)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6-7 Bamboo skewers

Instructions

  1. In a non-metallic container, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, orange juice, garlic, and honey (if using any). Season to taste with sea salt and ground pepper.
  2. Add the pork cubes to the marinade and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  3. Once the meat has finished marinating, heat grill to medium-high.
  4. Skewer meat with apples and onions. Try to place the meat between the onion and the apple to give it extra flavor.
  5. Season skewers to taste with sea salt and black pepper, and place on the grill.
  6. Cook each side for about 3 to 4 minutes (a total of 12-16 minutes).