Ingredients
For the Souvlaki:
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-to-2-inch chunks
For the Apricots:
- Juice of 3 limes
- 3/4 cup dry rose or white wine
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 shallot, minced
- 12 plump dried apricots
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
- Greek yogurt, for serving
Directions
Prepare the souvlaki: Combine the shallots, garlic, oregano, jalapeno, lemon juice and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the pork, turn to coat, and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
Soak 12 to 16 wooden skewers in water, at least 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the honeyed apricots: Bring the lime juice, wine, honey and shallot to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the apricots and cook until the mixture is syrupy, about 12 minutes.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium. Remove the pork from the marinade and thread 2 pieces onto each skewer. Grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Fold the mint and pine nuts into the apricot mixture. Serve the souvlaki with a dollop of yogurt and the apricot mixture.
Photograph by Jim Franco

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By amateur1990
Milwaukee, WI
on May 21, 2012
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That marinade was bomb
By Nettekamp
Austin, TX
on March 30, 2012
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So Good.My husband really enjoyed the apricots. I made the apricots with a Malbec rose wine. Really amazing.
By bmyers146
on May 15, 2011
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Pork turned out well, and was quick and easy on the grill. Marinade for about 2.5 hours, and can see how the pork would have become even more tender with time. I did not enjoy the oregano in the dish though, and will probably try this dish again with basil perhaps. I agree that the jalapeño pepper did not add much heat, and I am very sensitive to spice in a dish.
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