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Pinchos Morunos aka. Moorish Meat Skewers

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  • Author: Bake to the roots
  • Prep Time: 00:15
  • Cook Time: 00:15
  • Total Time: 03:00
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Tapas
  • Cuisine: Spain

Description

Delicious Moorish pork skewers with the typical Spanish flavors – the perfect tapas/snack along with an ice-cold beer and some bread. Sounds good, right?!


Ingredients

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For the marinade:
1 tsp. Pimentón Dulce Ahumado*
1/2 tsp. cumin (whole)*
1/2 tsp. black pepper (whole)*
1/4 tsp. sea salt
a few saffron threads*
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp. fresh coriander, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp. fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp. lemon juice
about 60ml olive oil

For the skewers:
17.6 oz. (500g) pork tenderloin, in small pieces
some small wooden skewers


Instructions

1. For the marinade add the spices to a mortar – Pimentón, cumin, pepper, sea salt, and a few saffron threads. Grind everything to a fairly fine powder. Add the chopped onion, garlic, coriander, parsley, ginger, and lemon juice, and mix/grind everything to create a paste. Add the olive oil and mix. Let the marinade sit on the counter for at least 30 minutes.

2. Wash the meat, pat dry, and remove any excess fat. Cut the meat into small pieces and place it in a bowl. Add marinade as well and mix until well combined. Cover the bowl and let the meat marinate for at least 1-2 hours or overnight (in the fridge).

3. Soak the wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before using them to prevent them from burning. Thread the pieces of meat onto the skewers and grill/ sear on a barbecue or in a frying pan over high heat – about 2 minutes on each side. The meat should be fully cooked but not dry. Serve the meat skewers with a dip or sauce, such as Mojo Picón.


Notes

¡Buen provecho!