Indonesian Pork Satay

UTENSILS

Large skillet with cover
Medium-size saucepan with cover Small heavy-gauge saucepan Large bowl
2 large platters
Colander
Measuring cups and spoons
Chef's knife
Paring knife
Wooden spoon
Slotted spoon
Pastry brush
Vegetable peeler
Eight 10-inch bamboo skewers

Assemble these supplies:

• 2-pound boneless blade Boston pork roast
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce, preferably Chinese
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Cut pork into 1-inch cubes.

Steps in preparation:

1. In large bowl, blend all ingredients except pork. Add bork, stir until evenly coated, and set aside 15 minutes.
2. Preheat broiler.
3. Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to large platter, reserving marinade.
4. Divide pork evenly among 8 skewers and place on rack in foil-lined broiler pan.
5. Broil meat 6 to 7 inches from heat source, turning skewers occasionally and brushing pork with marinade, until meat is a rich brown, about 20 minutes.

WHAT TO DRINK

Ice-cold beer or ale is a good partner for these dishes, or try an India Pale ale for an interesting change of pace.