PINCHITOS MORUNOS (SPANISH PORK KEBABS)

Pinchitos Morunos (Spanish Pork Kebabs) image

Provided by Diana Adcock

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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.