GREEK OUZO PORK KEBABS

Greek Ouzo Pork Kebabs image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories Pork

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 17

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MARINADE
1/2 c olive oil
1/4 c freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 c honey
1 Tbsp pressed garlic
1 Tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
2 to 2 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, sliced into 1-inch thick and halved
4 oz ouzo liqueur
KEBABS
12 slice green peppers (substitute poblano peppers)
12 large cherry tomatoes, washed
12 slice white onions

Steps:

1. To make the marinade; in a bowl, add oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, pressed garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk very well and set aside.
2. Remove the silver skin from the tenderloins before slicing and cutting in half - don't halve the tails. Place the pieces in a re-sealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over. Close the bag and give it a good massage to coat the meat. Place the bag in a large pie plate and transfer to the fridge for 8 hours.
3. After 8 hours, transfer the meat to the pie plate and pour the marinade in a small saucepan; set the heat to medium low.
4. Skewer the kebabs by starting with a pepper slice, then meat, then cherry tomatoes, meat, onion slice, meat and back to pepper. If there's more marinade left in the pie plate, add it to the saucepan. Start the barbecue.
5. When the temperature reaches between 475ºF to 525ºF, place the kebabs on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 12 minutes, rotating a ¼ turn every 3 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, add ouzo to the saucepan and warm it up for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. After 6 minutes of grilling and a couple rotations later, generously baste the kebabs with the marinade. Repeat every 3 minutes until the pork is browned and done. Carefully remove from the barbecue and serve immediately with Greek potatoes and Tzatziki sauce. Makes 4 large kebabs
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