Pork Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1/4 c. canned unsweetened coconut milk
• 3 tbsp. creamy or chunky peanut butter
• 2 tbsp. fresh mint leaves
• 2 tbsp. fresh basil leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp. red hot pepper sauce
• 1 lb. pork tenderloin
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 c. fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 European (hothouse) cucumber
• 1 red bell pepper

Instructions

1. In food processor or blender, process lime juice, coconut milk, peanut butter, mint, basil, hot sauce, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon water until smooth; set sauce aside.
2. Preheat broiler.
3. Cut tenderloin crosswise into thirds (pieces about 4 inches long).
4. Cut each piece lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
5. In medium bowl, combine coriander, salt and sugar.
6. Add pork and toss to coat.
7. Thread 2 pork slices each onto 10-inch skewers.
8. Arrange skewers in one layer on broiler pan and broil 6 inches from heat for 3 minutes per side, or until pork is cooked through.
9. Serve skewers with peanut sauce and Asian Cucumber Salad.
10. For the Asian Cucumber Salad: In 1-quart saucepan, combine 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
11. Boil 1 minute; cool to room temperature.
12. Add 1 diced European (hothouse) cucumber and 1 chopped red bell pepper, and toss to combine.
13. Cover and chill salad until ready to serve.