Sunday 27 May 2007

Sweet and Sour Pork Kebabs

  • Makes: 8 kebabs

  • Preparation time: 15 mins
  • Cooking time: 17 mins

  • Ingredients

  • 7 oz (200g) tin of pineapple chunks in syrup
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 lb (450g) lean pork fillet, cubed
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • pinch of chilli for seasoning
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp cornflour

  • Method

  • Drain the pineapple syrup into a small pan.
  • Cut the peppers into 2.5cm/1-inch squares, discarding the core and seeds.
  • Thread the pork, pineapple and peppers alternately on to metal skewers.
  • Stir the tomato puree, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chilli seasoning and salt and pepper into the pineapple syrup.
  • Bring to the boil.
  • Mix the cornflour with 1 tbsp of cold water and stir into the boiling sauce.
  • Cook for 1 minute.
  • Brush the sauce over the kebabs and cook them on the barbecue for 10 - 12 minutes, turning and brushing frequently with the sauce.
  • Serve the remaining sauce separately.

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