Name: Grilled Sesame Pork Kebabs with Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/3 c. hoisin sauce; 1/3 c. soy sauce; 1/3 c. plus 2 teaspoons honey; 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil; 2 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into 2-inch cubes; 1/4 c. rice vinegar; 1/2 c. olive oil; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 2 English cucumbers, quartered and thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds; 10 scallions, white and light green parts cut into 2-inch pieces, dark green parts thinly sliced; 4 cups prepared white rice

Step 1Whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, 1/3 cup honey, the brown sugar, garlic powder, pepper, ginger and sesame oil in a large bowl. Add the pork to the bowl and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.

Step 2Whisk together the rice vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, remaining 2 teaspoons honey and the salt in a liquid measuring cup. Pour over the cucumbers in a bowl, add the sesame seeds and toss. Set aside.

Step 3Thread the pork and scallion pieces onto 12 wooden skewers, alternating ingredients (if using a grill, soak the skewers in water for at least 20 minutes before threading). Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.

Step 4Grill the kebabs, turning, until the pork is marked and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the grill and let rest at least 5 minutes. Serve the kebabs with the rice and cucumber salad. Garnish with the dark green scallion parts.

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