Fig and Pork Brochettes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 24 small dark-skinned figs fresh black trimmed (such as Mission, Celeste, or Brown Turkey)
• 1 tablespoon ginger fresh minced peeled
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 
• 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin trimmed cut into 24 (1-inch) cubes
• 0.5 cup soya sauce low-sodium
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• whisk
• grill
• ziploc bags
• microwave
• skewers

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Reserve 1/4 cup soy sauce mixture; cover and chill.
2. Combine pork and remaining soy sauce mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours or up to overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
3. Prepare grill.
4. Remove pork from bag, reserving marinade.
5. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes. Thread 4 pork pieces onto each of 6 (12-inch) skewers. Thread 4 figs lengthwise onto each of another 6 (12-inch) skewers.
6. Place pork brochettes on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill for 10 minutes or until tender, turning and basting frequently with cooked marinade.
7. Add fig brochettes to grill during the last 5 minutes of cooking time, turning once.
8. Place 1/4 cup reserved soy sauce mixture in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave at high 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
9. Serve with brochettes.