Cumin-Chile Pork Kebabs

• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 4 scallions (3 roughly chopped, 1 thinly sliced)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, roughly chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
• 1 2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
• 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 1/2 pounds total), trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-to-2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1. Soak 12 long wooden skewers in water, at least 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, toast the cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, swirling the pan, until slightly golden, about 4 minutes.
3. Transfer to a plate.
4. Combine the 3 chopped scallions, the jalapeno, ginger, garlic, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, the brown sugar, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, the five-spice powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor and pulse until a paste forms.
5. Add the toasted cumin seeds; pulse once or twice to crack them slightly.
6. Lightly season the pork with salt and pepper; rub with about three-quarters of the cumin paste.
7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
8. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Combine 1 teaspoon of the remaining cumin paste, the remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, the vinegar, sesame oil and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.
9. Stir in the sliced scallion and set aside.
10. Preheat a grill to medium.
11. Combine the remaining cumin paste and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a small bowl; set aside for basting.
12. Generously brush the grill grates with vegetable oil.
13. Thread 3 or 4 pieces of pork on each skewer and brush with vegetable oil.
14. Grill the kebabs, turning, until marked all over, 6 to 9 minutes, basting with the cumin-oil mixture during the last minute.
15. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
16. Drizzle with the sauce.
17. Photograph by Con Poulos

cumin seeds, scallions, pepper, ginger, clove garlic, vegetable oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, kosher salt, pork, rice vinegar, sesame oil

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/cumin-chile-pork-kebabs-recipe.html (may not work)