Colorful skewers of grilled pork and vegetables, coated in a glossy miso glaze, served alongside a bed of steamed rice.

Miso-Glazed Pork Skewers with Grilled Vegetables

Name: Miso-Glazed Pork Skewers with Grilled Vegetables
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 82 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: white miso paste, 2 tablespoons none; mirin, 1 tablespoon none; soy sauce, 1 tablespoon none; honey, 1 tablespoon none; grated ginger, 1 teaspoon grated; clove garlic, 1 minced; pork tenderloin, 10 ounces cut into 1-inch cubes; red bell pepper, 1 cut into chunks; zucchini, 1 sliced into rounds; red onion, 1 cut into chunks; wooden skewers, none soaked in water for 30 minutes; steamed rice, none none; green onions, none chopped, for garnish

Category BBQ

Prep 70 minutes

Cook 12 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: July 21, 2023

In this unique and intriguing recipe, we bring together the flavors of Japanese cuisine and the joy of BBQ. Inspired by the seasonal produce of July, we have created a dish that is light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. Get ready to savor the natural sweetness of fresh vegetables paired with tender grilled pork. This BBQ recipe with a Japanese twist is sure to impress your taste buds!

Ingredients (for 2)

White miso paste - 2 tablespoons - none
Mirin - 1 tablespoon - none
Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon - none
Honey - 1 tablespoon - none
Grated ginger - 1 teaspoon - grated
Clove garlic - 1 - minced
Pork tenderloin - 10 ounces - cut into 1-inch cubes
Red bell pepper - 1 - cut into chunks
Zucchini - 1 - sliced into rounds
Red onion - 1 - cut into chunks
Wooden skewers - none - soaked in water for 30 minutes
Steamed rice - none - none
Green onions - none - chopped, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣🥄🌪️

Whisk the miso, mirin, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic together until well combined
Step 2 - 🐷🍢🌙

Place the pork cubes in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results
Step 3 - 🔥🌡️

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat
Step 4 - 🍢🍅🥒🧅🪡

Thread the marinated pork, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating between each ingredient
Step 5 - 🍢🔥🔁🥩🌶️🥒🧅

Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and the vegetables are slightly charred
Step 6 - 🍢❌😴

Remove the skewers from the grill and allow them to rest for a few minutes
Step 7 - 🍚🍢

Serve the miso-glazed pork skewers with steamed rice
Step 8 - 🌿🍢😋

Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy this delicious Japanese-inspired BBQ dish

Additional

You can also try using chicken or tofu instead of pork for a different twist. For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and double the amount of vegetables. Kids can help soak the wooden skewers, whisk the marinade, and assemble the skewers with adult supervision.