Spanish Pork Skewers Recipe – Spanish Special
One of my favorite tapas recipes is pinchos morunos — delicious Spanish pork skewers that are marinated in a flavorful spice blend. These are the perfect quick meal option, just make sure to marinate them in advance!
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time6 min
- Total Time21 min
Spanish Pork Skewers Ingredients :
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced (1-2 Tbsp juice)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 ½ tsp cumin
- 1 ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ¾ tsp ground coriander seeds
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1/3 tsp cayenne
- 1/3 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lb pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 8 (6 inch) wooden skewers
How to Make Spanish Pork Skewers
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).
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.
