Best Moroccan Pork Kebabs Recipes

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MOROCCAN PORK KEBABS



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These kebabs are baked in the oven, but could easily be thrown on your grill if you prefer. They are made with pork loin, eggplant, and onions. The recipe is based on one that appeared in "Real Simple" magazine.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes (unpeeled)
1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges
pita bread or flat bread, for serving
1/2 pint tzatziki, optional for serving
1/2 small cucumber, sliced thin
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
wooden skewer, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F; line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of the oil, a teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper; add pork, toss to coat, and marinate at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours (refrigerate if longer than 30 minutes).
  • In the meantime, combine the eggplant, onion, remaining oil, salt, pepper; thread on skewers, alternating the eggplant and onion.
  • Roast the vegetables 20 minutes, turn over.
  • Thread the pork on skewers and add them to the pan.
  • Roast until the vegetables are tender and the pork is cooked through, another 25 minutes, turning both once.
  • If desired, wrap the bread in foil and place in oven during the last 5 minutes.
  • Serve with tzatziki, cucumbers, and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.2, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 107.2, Sodium 997, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 36.1

MOROCCAN PORK KEBABS



Moroccan Pork Kebabs image

fruity and unusual but virtually fat free

Provided by ritchierich

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • pour in all of the orange juice into a bowl and add all of the herbs and spices mentioned. it turn a brownish colour
  • slice the pork loin into medium chunks and add to the orange juice mixture
  • cover and refridgerate overnight
  • when it has marinated, drain the juice and put the pork chunks onto wooden skewers
  • grill the pork on the skewers until it starts just lightly char
  • serve with a mixed chopped salad and pita breads

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