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Aji Verde Pork Skewers with Grilled Corn

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Aji verde pork skewers are grilled until smoky, then served with saucy grilled corn, queso fresco, lime, and a creamy green herb sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, divided
  • 1 tablespoon grated garlic, divided
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 4 ears fresh corn, husked
  • 2 tablespoons water, for microwaving corn
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco, divided
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/3 cup reducedfat mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup water, for sauce
  • 8 wooden skewers
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Cut the pork tenderloin into even 1 1/2inch pieces.
2. Add the pork to a ziptop bag with half the ginger, half the garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
3. Seal the bag, massage the marinade over the pork, and marinate for about 30 minutes.
4. Put the corn in a microwavesafe dish with 2 tablespoons water, cover tightly, and microwave until slightly tender.
5. Crumble the queso fresco, squeeze the lime juice, and slice the jalapeno.
6. Add cilantro, mayonnaise, basil, 1/2 cup queso fresco, remaining garlic, remaining ginger, jalapeno, lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to a food processor.
7. Blend until the sauce is smooth and pale green.
8. Thread the marinated pork onto 8 wooden skewers.
9. Grill the pork skewers over mediumhigh heat, turning until browned and cooked through.
10. Brush the corn with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill, turning until lightly charred.
11. Spoon aji verde sauce over the grilled corn and press the remaining queso fresco over the top.
12. Serve the pork skewers with the dressed grilled corn, lime wedges, and extra sauce.

Notes

  • Keep pork pieces close in size so they cook evenly.
  • Soak wooden skewers before grilling if your grill runs hot.
  • Microwaving the corn first helps it char fast without drying out.
  • Keep extra sauce chilled until serving.

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/aji-verde-pork-skewers-grilled-corn/