Photo by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post
Colorful, grilled skewers of chili-seasoned pork loin, fresh mango and red onion are served over buttery, mashed avocado and sprinkled with lime and cilantro for a flavorful, festive and healthful way to enjoy meat on the grill.
You will need eight 10-inch skewers; soak them for 30 minutes before using if they are bamboo/wooden.
Chili-Lime Pork and Mango Skewers With Avocado Mash
Ingredients
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic (or garlic powder)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 1/4 pounds pork loin, cut into 1-inch chunk
Flesh of 2 ripe mangoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
Canola or grapeseed oil, for the pan
2 avocados
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions
Combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add the pork and toss to coat evenly.
Thread the pieces of pork, mango and onion slices onto the skewers, alternating them until each skewer has 3 or 4 pieces of each. (You may need to thread a few slices of onion to equal the width of pork and mango pieces.)
Brush a grill or double-burner grill pan with oil and preheat it over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pork is cooked to medium (145 degrees) and grill marks have formed, turning the skewers several times. Transfer the skewers to a plate and allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, halve the avocados, then peel and pit them. Place the flesh in a medium bowl and add 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mash the avocado with a fork until it’s mostly smooth but some chunks remain.
Spread a quarter of the avocado mash onto each plate. Arrange two skewers on top of each, then drizzle each plate with some of the remaining lime juice.
Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve right away.
Makes 4 servings
Per serving: Calories 480; Total Fat 29g; (Sat Fat 6g); Protein 32g; Carb 29g; Fiber 8g; Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 290mg; Total Sugar 17g
