Pinchos Morunos (Spanish Pork Skewers)
The pork needs to marinade for 1 hour (up to overnight) before grilling.Yield: 8 (6 inch) skewers
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced (1-2 tablespoon juice)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¾ teaspoon ground coriander seeds
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ⅓ teaspoon cayenne
- ⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 lb pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 8 (6 inch) wooden skewers
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Add the pork cubes and mix by hand until all the pork is coated. Cover and marinade for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator (up to overnight).
- When you are ready to cook your pork, preheat your grill to a medium heat, roughly 350F. (You should be able to hold your hand 4-5 inches above the cooking grate for 5-7 seconds).
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 1 minute. Then, thread the marinated pork cubes onto the skewers.
- Grill the skewers until the pork pieces are firm and cooked through, turning once, roughly 2-3 minutes per side. (The cooking time will depend on the heat of your grill.)
- Serve the skewers with lemon wedge and mojo picon as a hot or cold appetizer.