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Kick-off Kabobs

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From: National Pork Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 24
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Total: 25 min.

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Wine Pairings

  1. Pinot Gris
  2. Rosé
Make these quick-and-easy spicy Italian kabobs to kick off your next tailgate party.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless pork chops, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 2 Tbs dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbs fennel seed
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 24 6-inch wooden skewers, (soak in water for 30 minutes before using)

Directions

  • Place pork cubes in resealable plastic bag; add salad dressing, red pepper flakes and fennel seed. Seal bag; refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight to marinate pork. When ready to cook, thread pork, peppers and onion on skewers. Discard marinade. Place kabobs on greased broiler pan and broil 5 inches from heat, or grill over medium-hot coals, for about 5 minutes per side.
Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board

Cooking Tip: If tailgating at the stadium, thread pork and vegetables on skewers at home, and store in plastic containers in a portable cooler until ready to grill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 70
  Calories from Fat 20 (29%)
(3%)Total Fat 2g
(0%)Saturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(8%)Cholesterol 25mg
(6%)Sodium 135mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 2g
(0%)Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(18%)Protein 9g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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