Pork and Apple Skewers with Sage

Grated fresh apple in a marinade helps to tenderize cuts of meat and with serving on slices of fresh apple add a crunch and lightness to the taste. Take care to use a medium heat when cook so as to not brown too deeply.

INGREDIENTS

(Serves 2)

• 500 g Dirty Clean Food Diced Pork
• 1 Granny Smith apple, grated
• 1 tbsp apple cider or white vinegar
• 1 tsp fresh sage, chopped
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 2 tbsp apple brandy or regular brandy or whiskey
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 Bravo or red skinned apple, thinly sliced
• Fresh sage leaves, to garnish
• Salt flakes

METHOD

1. Place the diced pork in a bowl and add the grated apple, vinegar, chopped fresh sage, dried dill, apple brandy, ground cinnamon, soy sauce and olive oil. Combine well. Cover and leave to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour. It’s optimal to leave it marinate overnight if you have time.
2. Preheat a flat grill plate or large heavy-based frying pan.
3. Grill or fry the pork skewers 3 – 4 minutes per side until deeply caramelised and tender.
4. Serve on a bed of thinly sliced fresh apple, garnished with fresh sage leaves and salt flakes.

SERVING NOTES

• If sage is unavailable and you don’t have this herb in your garden, use fresh rosemary instead.
• Crusty fresh bread or a simple potato salad with a plain yoghurt or sour cream dressing would make a delicious accompaniment.