Smokey Spicy Beef Skewers

Mrs G's Hot Pepper Jellies is a product I have mentioned a few times here at DMC. It not only is a product I photograph, but it is a product I use quite often! It makes a beautiful glaze for biscuits,  a sweet and spicy addition for seasoned nuts, and as we've used hear for beef skewers, a wonderful addition to a tangy grilling sauce. But please.. PLEASE don't hesitate to eat it alone by the spoonful!! It's that YUMMY and perfectly balanced with heat on sweet! 

Depending on your own style, you have a few flavor options. I love the JA-HA for it's versatility, I can puree figs, cherries, prunes or apples, and make a chutney style barbecue sauce with it, or use it plain with an addition of crushed garlic and red pepper flakes.. these would be my preferences to accompany beef.  But for a chicken or fish perparation, I prefer the Jalapeño Garlic Lime, Mango Ginger and Peach habanero. (ohh the countless recipes I have yet to create) :)

For this Photo Shoot, I strictly used Mrs G's recipe from her web site. It's DE-LICIOUS! :)
Be sure to check out some of her other amazing flavor pairings and recipes!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Mrs. G's Ja-Ha pepper jelly
• 1/2 tsp smoky BBQ rub (I use The Spanish Tin's Smoky Spanish BBQ Rub)
• 1 lb boneless good quality steak, pork or chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
• Baby pattypan squash
• Cherry or grape tomatoes

Instructions

1. For glaze, combine jelly with the BBQ Rub and warm until the jelly is melted. Remove from heat.
2. In a small, covered saucepan, cook squash in boiling water for 1 minute.
3. Alternately thread meat, squash and tomatoes on skewers. Grill skewers according to your gas or charcoal grill instructions, glazing the skewers with the reserved glaze during the last 5 minutes of grilling.