Simple Pork Satay with Apricot Peanut Sauce
Submitted by mom9nh
Simple pork satay with sweet apricot peanut butter sauce. Quick marinade in soy and steak sauce, grill or broil in 10 minutes. Easy appetizer serves 6 or main dish for 2.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
5 hrsCOOK
10 minREADY
5 hrsSkip the takeout and whip up these crowd-pleasing skewers with a genius shortcut sauce that tastes way more complex than it is.
Pork cubes get a quick bath in soy and steak sauce (no overnight wait required), while dried apricots simmer into a silky-smooth peanut butter dipping sauce with just a hint of heat.
The apricots bring natural sweetness that balances the salty soy and rich peanut butter, creating a sticky-sweet glaze that clings to every bite.
Grill them over hot coals or pop them under the broiler for a weeknight dinner that feels special without the fuss.
Kitchen Tips
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 2 hours before using to prevent them from catching fire on the grill
- Use smooth or chunky peanut butter depending on your texture preference (chunky adds extra crunch)
- Adjust hot pepper sauce to taste (start with 5 drops, add more if you like serious heat)
- Serve as appetizers for 6 people or double the recipe for a main course dinner for 4
Ingredients
Directions
Cut the pork into ¾ inch cubes and combine with the soy sauce and steak sauce.
Cover and refrigerate for several hour, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, simmer the apricots in ¾ cup water for 5 minutes.
Place the apricots and their cooking liquid in a blender container or food processor.
Add peanut butter, salt, and hot pepper sauce.
Cover and process until smooth.
Reheat when ready to serve. Thread the marinated pork cubes on skewers. (If you use wooden skewers, soak them in water 2 hours before using.) Brush with remaining soy sauce mixture. Cook over hot coals or under broiler for 6 to 8 minutes, turning often. Serve with the warm apricot-peanut butter sauce for dipping. NOTE: Satay serves 2 when served as a main course.
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