SPANISH PORK SKEWERS
For casual entertaining, the tapas experience translates well to the small home kitchen. One delicious hot tapas classic easily made at home is called pinchos Moruños, or Moorish skewers, essentially small kebabs of pork marinated in Arabic (Moorish) spices and grilled, usually on a hot steel plancha. Because most Muslim Arabs wouldn't eat pork, one presumes the original dish was lamb. It's anyone's guess how it evolved into this ubiquitous tapa selection in Christian Spain. Nevertheless, now it means pork seasoned with garlic, cumin, coriander, pimentón and sometimes oregano. Once skewered, they need only about 5 minutes on a hot griddle.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories quick, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 12 small skewers
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Thread the pork onto 12 bamboo skewers. Season lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the skewers with the cumin, coriander, pimentón and oregano. Smash the garlic cloves to a paste with a little salt, mix in the olive oil and drizzle over the meat. Rub the seasoning in with your fingers. The skewers can be refrigerated until ready to cook, up to several hours.
- Place a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Cook the skewers about 3 minutes on each side, until nicely browned. Serve hot, with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 92, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 142 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Firas Qaburtai
[email protected]These skewers are a great way to use up leftover pork. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Chevonskee Samuda
[email protected]I've tried many pork skewer recipes, but this one is by far the best. The marinade is perfect.
Gujjar Ali
[email protected]These skewers are the perfect appetizer or main course. They're also great for parties.
Moreen Waithera
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but these skewers changed my mind. They were so flavorful and juicy.
Celestina Peirlberger
[email protected]The marinade for these skewers is amazing. I could drink it straight!
Akif King
[email protected]I made these skewers for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up!
Dale Regachuelo
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the pork would turn out on skewers, but it was cooked perfectly and so tender.
Jizelle Mills
[email protected]These skewers are so flavorful and juicy. I love the combination of spices in the marinade.
Jordan Howard
[email protected]I've made these skewers several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Jiban Xettry
[email protected]The pork was a little dry for my taste, but the marinade was delicious.
Mohammad Anis
[email protected]I love how easy these skewers are to make. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Samantha Njoki
[email protected]These skewers were a hit at my last party! The marinade was flavorful and the pork was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.