Tapas - Spicy Pork Skewers (pinchos Morunos)

CountryLady's Note:

Tapas (bite-sized appetizers) is one of Spain's most cherished culinary traditions! This recipe is courtesy of Executive Chef Jose Salgado. Marinating time (minimum 4 hours) is not included

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 4.0 tapas

• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 -8 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. Cut pork tenderloin into 1-inch cubes.
2. In a bowl, combine paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper and olive oil.
3. Marinade pork for a minimum of 4 hours to overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
5. or preheat grill to medium high.
6. Thread pork cubes onto small wooden skewers.
7. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in oven.
8. Alternatively grill over medium heat, about 10 minutes.
9. While cooking turn once and baste with marinate until well browned.

Reviews

[Kittencalskitchen]

I prepared 10 pork tenderloins, cubed them, marinated them for 24 hours, then threaded them on skewers, I increased the spice mixure (I used the "change size" on the bottom of the recipe to 10). I gave them to my spice-loving DS to grill at his BD bash, I also added in garlic powder to the spice mixture. According to my son they were a huge success, but was informed that they could have been just a little more spicier. Thanks Marg!...Kitten:)

[dianegrapegrower]

Very tasty. reduced cayenne to 1/2 t. and that was just about right. Very easy too.

[jane49423]

Delicious. I think my chunks were a little big, because it took about 40 minutes to cook. I did them in the oven. Next time we will grill them. Fun recipe. Served with red beans and rice as a main dish.