People either love him or hate him. Bobby Flay, that is. I am in the “love” camp – well, or at least the “Your recipes make me drool all over my placemat” camp. While I often make some minor adaptations to fit my tastes, each recipe – from Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Pancetta & Sage Vinaigrette to Grilled Shrimp with a Kick – has delivered what was promised. While Chef Flay typically has an affinity for Southwestern cuisine (despite that flaming red Irish hair), these pork skewers do not fall into that category. You will not find a long list of ingredients, but that does not mean that this glaze is short on flavor. Made of molasses, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh sage (not in the original recipe), the glaze is rich and thick, with a robust balance of acidity and sweetness. Not only that, but these pork skewers (or kabobs) cook in just 4 or 5 minutes.
Soak 12-14 wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes. This will stop the skewers from going up in flames while grilling.
Preheat grill to high heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons molasses, 1/3 cup Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage, pinch of kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the glaze into a separate bowl. Reserve.
Cut one (1 1/4 pound) pork tenderloin into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 slices side-by-side between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet (the smooth side) or a rolling pin until thin.
Thread each piece of pork onto two skewers, arranging them so that they lay flat. I was able to fit 2-3 pieces of pork on each pair of skewers.
Brush both sides of the pork lightly with olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, basting each side with the molasses glaze. Brush with the reserved glaze before serving. Serve hot off the grill.
Other pork skewer or kabob recipes:
Rasa Malaysia’s BBQ Pork (Char Siu)
Choosy Beggars’ Grilled Chimichurri Pork Skewers
Seriously Good’s Moorish Pork Kabobs
Culinary Cory’s Glazed Pork Kabobs
Pork Skewers with Molasses, Dijon Mustard & Sage Glaze
Adapted from a recipe by Bobby Flay
1 (1 1/4 lb.) pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 tbsp molasses
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage
Pinch of kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 – 14 wooden skewers, soaked into cold water for 30 minutes
Olive oil
Preheat grill to high heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together molasses, Dijon mustard, honey, sage, salt, and pepper. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the glaze into a separate bowl. Reserve.
Place 2 slices of pork side-by-side between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet (the smooth side) or a rolling pin until thin. Thread each piece of pork onto two skewers, arranging them so that they lay flat. I was able to fit 2-3 pieces of pork on each pair of skewers.
Brush both sides of the pork lightly with olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, basting each side with the molasses glaze. Brush with the reserved glaze before serving. Serve hot off the grill.
Serves 4 to 6.
Food o' del Mundo says
I'm in the "Love his recipes" camp. I have a the cookbook from his restaurant and couldn't agree more that some recipes need a little tayloring.
These Pork Skewers sound amazing and I love the additon of that fresh sage!
~Mary
Barbara l Vino Luci Style says
These sound SO delicious and I love the addition of sage. I grow sage and it's pretty much just a big old bush til I want to use it for Thanksgiving so I've been on the lookout for more recipes using it.
And I'm WITH you on Bobby Flay. Is he a snob; I don't care…he makes some mighty fine dishes. I just finished posting one recently that is an updated Cobb Salad with barbecue chicken and a chipotle dressing…we didn't even think about Bobby when we chowed that sucker down!
Saving for sure; thanks!
Barbara l Vino Luci Style says
These sound SO delicious and I love the addition of sage. I grow sage and it's pretty much just a big old bush til I want to use it for Thanksgiving so I've been on the lookout for more recipes using it.
And I'm WITH you on Bobby Flay. Is he a snob; I don't care…he makes some mighty fine dishes. I just finished posting one recently that is an updated Cobb Salad with barbecue chicken and a chipotle dressing…we didn't even think about Bobby when we chowed that sucker down!
Saving for sure; thanks!
Amanda says
Oh wow those look awesome! I LOVE skewered meat, so easy to eat and such a great presentation. Yum!
Mags says
Good lord, that looks so delicious!
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
I'm not a pork eater, but I'm going to try this glaze on chicken or beef skewers. I'm sure it will be delicious.
pegasuslegend says
what a recipe looks even better great picture, mouth watering!
Kalyn says
One of my favorite grilling recipes came from a cookbook of his (Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms) so I'm now a convert. These pork skewers look delish!
Laurie says
We're a pork lovin' family and this is right down our alley. Your picture is amazing and has my mouth watering already!
FYI: I was awarded the Versatile Blogger award and one of the stipulations was to forward it to my favourite blogs. Your blog is definitely one of my favs so I'm awarding it to you!
http://www.thebakingbookworm.blogspot.com
Taylor says
I'm not a huge fan of Bobby Flay (he seems cocky to me) but these pork skewers look mighty tasty!
Jen Cheung says
looks yummmmmmmmmmy! love the sauce!! gotta make this one day!!
Have a lovely day!!
Jen @ http://www.passion4food.ca
Cookin' Canuck says
Well, it looks as though we have people on both sides of the Bobby Flay issue, but it sounds like we all agree that he puts out some really good recipes.
Barbara – It sounds like our sage plants have the same idea – to take over the garden. Not that I'm complaining.
Lydia – This glaze would work really nicely on chicken or beef.
Laurie – Thanks so much for the award. That's very kind of you!
Kalyn – Those mushrooms sound great. I'll have to head to your site and do a search for them.
Alison says
These sound really great! Love the addition of fresh sage!
Arnold says
The recipe looks wonderful. Your photos are also a treat, well done.
Drick says
I'm in the same camp – as for this recipe, you are talking to me Dara, the sage is interesting with the sweetness…
Mother Rimmy says
I'm in the love Bobby Flay camp. These look like the perfect appetizer!
Jamie says
I'm with Lydia, don't really cook pork but this is such a fabulous glaze I'd gladly use it with chicken. Perfect!
Emily Malloy says
I'm in looove!
5 Star Foodie says
The glaze on those delicious skewers looks totally awesome!
Barbara @ Modern Comfort Food says
I'm not familiar with Bobby Flay, but I'm most definitely in the Cookin' Canuck camp. I've been making my grilled pork with a mustard/lemon/honey/garlic/tarragon glaze for so long I'm pretty thoroughly tired of it. Thanks for coming to the rescue with this sensational molasses-based alternative!
Evan @swEEts says
Although I must admit I'm not in the "love" camp for bobby flay (I don't like the fact that he tries to come in and assume that he can cook better than other people!) this dish looks fantastic!
Marisa says
I'm kind of in the middle with Bobby Flay. I don't like his cocky attitude but I do like his food! I love the flavors going on in these pork skewers.
Gera @ Sweets Foods Blog says
Glazed, molasses I bet you make this recipe for me, right? Incredible this pork with Dijon! 🙂
Cheers,
Gera
Baking Barrister says
So, how essential do you think the mustard is? Mustard is my food nemesis, but the rest of this sounds like it would be an amazing glaze.
Suzanne aka vivisue says
Wow, can't wait to try this recipe! You always come up with the best!
Laurie says
I made this recipe tonight and it was a hit. The pork was very tender and the sauce, due to the molasses and mustard actually reminded me of my father's 'secret' baked bean recipe. I didn't have any fresh sage so I left that out but will add it in next time. This one's a keeper, thanks! 🙂
Claudia says
I need to leave my Italian box once in a while and visit Mr. Flay. Goodness, those skewers look mouth-watering.
Jenny says
This looks so yummy! I hear it calling my name for dinner 🙂
Michelle says
Love the molasses in your glaze!
Tracy says
Mmm, what a great summer grilling recipe!!
Debbie says
These are just mouth-watering! They remind me of the fabulous pork I had in Hawaii, bravo!
Anna says
That really look lovely, congrats on top 9. I love the marinade.
briarrose says
This look wonderful!
Jean says
I've been wondering what else I can use my fresh sage for and you've given me the answer. This is one of the easiest glaze recipes I've ever seen and it obviously works very well! Congrats on your Top 9!
Kim (Liv Life) says
We are in the love Bobby Flay (or "Fillet" as my son says!) camp. Haven't seen this recipe and am eager to give it a shot as our summer winds down. Congrats on the Top 9! Gorgeous photo.
Kate says
Sign me up, Dara! I love pork tenderloin and the other ingredients sound perfect with it. Congrats on the top 9 🙂 Have a great weekend. Kate (kateiscooking)
marla {family fresh cooking} says
Dara, I am in your camp. I am a fan of Bobby Flay too. I think his recipes are unique & uncomplicated and his personality is wonderful. Love watching him on "Throwdown." I think we need a blogger meet-up with Flay!!?? These skewers look amazing!
Michelle @ Brown Eyed Baker says
These look absolutely delicious! I'm not always a fan of pork, and these are making my mouth water!