These tender Rosemary flavored pork skewers paired with the sweet & smoky chipotle cherry port sauce is perfect for party food for appetizers or an entree
For the marinade, in a bowl mix together the Dijon mustard, rosemary, olive oil, white wine, salt, pepper, pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice and set aside
Cut the pork tenderloin in half vertically, and cut into 3 inch strips horizontally adding to the marinade, mix well, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour
In a medium saucepan over medium/high heat, melt the butter and add the shallot, garlic, caraway seeds and rosemary. Stirring occasionally, let cook for 4 minutes
Add the cherries, port wine, cherry jam, chipotle chili, salt & pepper and bring to a slight boil and then turn down to medium and let cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes
With a hand emersion blender puree until smooth, let sauce reduce on simmer for another 12 minutes, set aside to cool.
Thread each piece of pork onto a bamboo skewer
Heat a stove top grill or outdoor grill on medium/high and brush with some oil, grill the pork skewers for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until there is nice charred grill marks.
Drizzle sauce over pork skewers and serve some extra sauce on the side for those that want their skewers extra saucy
Options: this sauce would be great over duck, chicken thighs, turkey and of course, pork chops as well.