"No wire hangers, EVER" is the classic line from the film "Mommie Dearest." It's campy and over-acted by actress Faye Dunaway, and I added it to my list of films that are so bad, they're good. It was Joan Crawford's world and the rest of us just lived in it, according to her daughter Christina Crawford, the author of the bestselling book "Mommie Dearest" from which the film was based. But, I have a strong feeling that Ms. Crawford, who was a "true" star in the early days of Hollywood, did not get the respect she deserved.
Our recipe for "Spicy and Sweet Baked Pork Kabobs on Wire Skewers" are moist and spicy with a hint of sweetness. Easy to prepare and beautiful to the eyes, this is one time Ms. Crawford would make an exception to her "no wire ever" rule!
Marinade for Pork:
Mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
1 -1/2 lbs. thick Pork Butt or Chops, cut into 1 -1/2 inch cubes
1 cup pineapple juice
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 -1/2 tsp. Hunan Red Chili Sauce
1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
4 fresh springs of thyme
1 tsp. coarse salt
½ tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
Sauce:
2 Tbs. butter
3 Tbs. flour
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup water
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. Hunan Red Chili Sauce
1/4 cup Spanish Olives
Dashes salt and black pepper
Bell Peppers and Onions:
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 green bell pepper
1/2 red onion
Drizzle of olive oil
Dashes of salt and black pepper
Add butter to sauce pan over medium high heat. Add flour. Stir until flour turns golden brown. Add pineapple juice, water, lemon juice, Hunan Red Chili Sauce, olives, salt and black pepper. Stir. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 7 minutes.
3 Tbs. flour
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup water
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. Hunan Red Chili Sauce
1/4 cup Spanish Olives
Dashes salt and black pepper
Bell Peppers and Onions:
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 green bell pepper
1/2 red onion
Drizzle of olive oil
Dashes of salt and black pepper
Add butter to sauce pan over medium high heat. Add flour. Stir until flour turns golden brown. Add pineapple juice, water, lemon juice, Hunan Red Chili Sauce, olives, salt and black pepper. Stir. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 7 minutes.
Mix red and green bell peppers, onions, olive oil, salt and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Alternate peppers, onion and pork on 4 wire skewers. Place on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and add sauce. Return to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes.
Serves 4
(1981)
