Spicy Pork Skewers and Arugula Salad

Name: Spicy Pork Skewers and Arugula Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 18 hors-d’œuvres, approximately
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin; 18 medium wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brown sugar; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) garlic powder; 1/4 cup (60 ml) cider or white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apricot jam; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 6 cups (1.5 litres) arugula; Salt and pepper

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Preparation 20 MIN

Cooking 8 MIN

Marinating 4 H
Makes 18 hors-d’œuvres, approximately

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Skewers

1 pork tenderloin
18 medium wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

 Dry Rub

1 tablespoon (15 ml) brown sugar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili powder
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) garlic powder

Arugula Salad

1/4 cup (60 ml) cider or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) apricot jam
1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
6 cups (1.5 litres) arugula
Salt and pepper

Preparation

Skewers

Cut the pork tenderloin in half crosswise. Cut each piece in half horizontally. Cut each piece lengthwise in ½-cm (¼-inch) thick piece. Set aside.

Dry Rub

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Add the pork and toss to coat well.
Thread the meat at the end of the skewers. Place into a dish. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
With the rack in the highest third position, preheat the oven’s broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place the pork skewers, side by side, on the baking sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes or until the desired doneness.

Arugula Salad

In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, jam, mustard, and garlic. When ready to serve, add the arugula and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
Place the salad in a serving dish and top with the warm skewers. Serve immediately.

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