Mustard-Glazed Pork Skewers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups tart cooking apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (2 medium)
1/2 cup dried apricot, snipped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
3 tablespoons apple juice
2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 1/4 lbs boneless pork loin

Preparation

Soak twenty to twenty-four 6-inch wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling or broiling. Drain before using
For chutney:.
In a medium saucepan, stir together brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and cinnamon. Stir in apple, dried apricots, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon thyme. Bring mixture to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat. Cover and boil gently for 10 minutes. Uncover and boil gently about 5 minutes more or until chutney reaches desired consistency. (A small amount of liquid should remain.) Cool slightly. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together apple juice, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon thyme; set aside.
Trim fat from pork. Cut pork across the grain into thin strips about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.
Thread pork strips, accordion-style, onto wooden skewers.
Lightly brush mustard mixture on both sides of pork
Place skewers on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals.
Grill for 7 to 8 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center, turning once. (Or place skewers on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 5 to 6 inches from the heat for 7 to 8 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center, turning once.)
To serve, arrange skewers on a serving platter; serve with chutney.
Make-Ahead Tip:
Prepare the chutney as directed; cool. Transfer to an airtight container and chill for up to 2 days. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.