Name: Curry-and-Coconut-Milk-Grilled Pork Skewers
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 (13.5-ounces) can unsweetened coconut milk; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons Thai thin soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 (1/2 pound) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 4x1/2" strips; 4 ounces fatback, cut into 1/2" pieces; Twelve 8" bamboo skewers soaked in water at least 1 hour.

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Curry-and-Coconut-Milk-Grilled Pork SkewersAustin Bush

The little bits of fatback add an extra layer of deliciousness.

Recipe information

Yield
4 Servings

Ingredients

1 (13.5-ounces) can unsweetened coconut milk

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons Thai thin soy sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon kosher salt

3/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 (1/2 pound) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 4x1/2" strips

4 ounces fatback, cut into 1/2" pieces

Special equipment:

Twelve 8" bamboo skewers soaked in water at least 1 hour.

Preparation

Step 1
Bring coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, curry powder, and turmeric to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally; reduce heat and simmer until sauce is bubbling and flavors have melded, 10–15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool slightly, then stir in condensed milk. Taste sauce; it should be sweet, salty, and peppery. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Add pork and toss, massaging meat with your hands. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Step 2
Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Thread a piece of fatback onto middle of each skewer, then thread on a piece of pork so one end of pork touches fat and other is at pointy end of skewer. Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 4 minutes.

TagsSkewer Thai Southeast Asian Asian Coconut Milk Turmeric Herbs & Spices Pork Shoulder Pork Meat Main Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Simmer Grilling Spring Summer Bon Appétit

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