Pork Kabobs with Orange and Thyme

These are excellent.  I like marinating it for longer.  I often put it together in the morning if I plan to have it for dinner that evening.  

Pork Kabobs with Orange and Thyme

¼ cup fresh orange juice plus 1 tablespoon freshly grated zest and orange wedges for garnish

5 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 ¼ pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes

Whisk together orange juice and zest, garlic, thyme, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.  Whisking constantly, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream; whisk until emulsified.  Add pork; toss to coat.  Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and let pork marinate 20 minutes at room temperature.

Heat a grill or grill pan until medium hot.  Thread 5 or 6 cubes of pork onto each of 4 skewers; season with salt and pepper.  Discard marinade.  Grill pork, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred, about 12 minutes.  Garnish with thyme sprigs, and serve with orange wedges.