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Pinchos Morunos (Spanish Moorish Pork Skewers)

Pinchos Morunos (Spanish Moorish Pork Skewers)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate 2 hours
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 4 skewers (if using wooden, you will need to soak them for 30mins before using)

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g pork tenderloin cut into 2–3cm cubes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½-1 tsp chilli flakes or hot paprika
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, thyme, oregano, turmeric, chilli, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until you have a thick paste.
  • Add the pork cubes and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight for deeper flavour.
  • Thread the marinated pork onto skewers, packing pieces snugly. Reminder : If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a grill, BBQ, or griddle pan over medium high heat. Cook skewers for 8–12 minutes, turning often, until charred in spots and cooked through.
  • Scatter with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges, crusty bread, or a simple salad
Keyword pork kebabs, quick dinner, Spanish, summer dinner