Fig and Pork Brochettes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 24 (1-inch) cubes
• 24 small dark-skinned fresh figs, trimmed (such as Black Mission, Celeste, or Brown Turkey)
• Cooking spray

Preparation

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. 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. Place pork brochettes on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill for 10 minutes or until tender, turning and basting frequently with cooked marinade. Add fig brochettes to grill during the last 5 minutes of cooking time, turning once.
5. Place 1/4 cup reserved soy sauce mixture in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave at high 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with brochettes.