Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons onions (minced)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 cup pilsner beer (divided)
  • 12 cup chicken broth
  • 14 cup apple butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 14 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if you prefer spicier)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 500F.
  • Thread pieces of pork onto 16 wooden (soaked) or metal skewers, leaving space in between each piece.
  • Over medium heat, in a med sauce pan heat the oil.
  • Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened (approx.
  • 4 min).
  • Whisk in the remaining ingredients, reduce heat and simmer until reduced to a glaze, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove glaze from heat and set aside.
  • Cover a sheet pan with either parchment paper or foil that has been coated with cooking spray.
  • Brush both sides of skewers, and place on sheet pan, place in oven for 5 minute.
  • Use remaining pilsner to deglaze saucepan.
  • Turn skewers over and brush with remaining glaze and return to oven a bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until pork is cooked throughout.
  • Serve warm on a buffet or plate as an appetizer.
  • Enjoy!