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pinchitos morunos (spanish pork kebabs)

Recipe by
Diana Adcock
Yes, IL

Beautiful Spanish tapas. If you wish you can reduce serving amount to 4 for a main dish.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 3 Hr
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For pinchitos morunos (spanish pork kebabs)

  • 1 1/2 lb
    pork tenderloin
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    pinchito spice mix (recipe follows)
  • 1/2 tsp
    coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp
    sweet smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 5 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    freshly grated lemon zest
  • pinchito spice mix = 1/4 cup
  • 1 tsp
    each: sea salt, cumin, coriander, oregano, granulated garlic, turmeric, caraway seed, red pepper flakes, black pepper
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp
    each: cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, ground clove

How To Make pinchitos morunos (spanish pork kebabs)

  • 1
    Place all ingredients for the Pinchito Spice Mix into a spice grinder-pulse until spices are well blended and bay leaf is mulched up. Place in a sealed spice shaker and set aside.
  • 2
    Cut pork tenderloin into 1 and 1/2 inch cubes.
  • 3
    Place in a medium mixing bowl, set aside.
  • 4
    Using a mortar or the flat side of a kitchen knife mash garlic.
  • 5
    Work the remaining dry ingredients into the mashed garlic.
  • 6
    Scrape into bowl containing pork cubes.
  • 7
    Add the oil, lemon juice and zest, stirring really well. You want each piece coated.
  • 8
    Cover and marinate for 3 hours.
  • 9
    Prepare grill.
  • 10
    Skewer pork onto soaked wooden skewers or metal ones.
  • 11
    Grill over high heat or hot coals for 3 minutes on each side.
  • 12
    Serve with warm, crusty bread, lemon wedges and wine.

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