Spicy Pork Skewers with Cashew Sauce

Ingredients:

• 8 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 (4 oz.) thin-cut boneless pork loin chops, well trimmed
• 2 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 3 oz. unsalted toasted cashews (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 tbsp. lime juice
• lime wedges, for serving

Makes 4 (6-skewer) Servings

1. Heat the broiler. Line a broiler pan with foil.
2. In a large bowl, combine 4 teaspoons of the soy sauce, the hot pepper sauce, and oil.
3. Cut each pork lengthwise into 4 strips. Place the strips between 2 pieces of parchment or waxed paper. With a meat pounder or small, heavy skillet, pound the strips to about a 1/4-inch thickness. Add the pork to the soy sauce mixture and let marinate while you make the cashew sauce.
4. In a small saucepan of boiling water, cook the garlic for 1 minute and remove. when cool enough to handle, peel and place in a mini food processor with the remaining 4 teaspoons soy sauce, the cashews, lime juice, and 1/2 cup water. Process to a smooth puree.
5. Thread the pork strips onto 24 (6- to 8-inch) wooden or metal skewers and place on the broiler pan. Broil 6 inches from the heat, without turning, for 4 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through but still juicy.
6. Divide the pork skewers among 4 plates and serve with individual bowls of the cashew sauce (about 2 1/2 tablespoons each) and lime wedges for squeezing.

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Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Super Quick Cookbook. This is a great way to kick-start your diet and a healthy alternative to takeout. You can make this Southeast Asian dinner in 30 minutes or less. I never liked pork as a child but now I really love pork when it's seasoned and cooked properly. Normally, a satay sauce is made from peanuts but this version uses cashews instead and it's just as delicious. If you're on Phase 1, serve this protein with vegetables; Phase 2 with steamed rice. You can also use this sauce with grilled meat, poultry, seafood or even tofu. I also recommend using Lime Infused Extra-Virgin Olive Oil from the Imperial Olive in Williamsburg, VA. For more information, visit www.TheImperialOlive.com.