Cubano Pork Appetizer Skewers and Cilantro-Citrus Dip

Ate these at a friends party. Asked for the recipe. You will enjoy.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  thin-cut boneless pork chop
• 16  pieces ham, cubes (3/4-inch)
• 16  pieces swiss cheese, cubes (3/4-inch)
• 24  baby dill pickles

• Cubano Rub

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon  finely grated orange zest
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  packed brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme or 1  teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  finely chopped garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika (sweet)

• Cilantro-Citrus Dip

• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped cilantro
• 1  tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 2  teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1  teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  finely grated orange zest

Directions

1. In small bowl, combine ingredients for rub. Spread on both sides of pork chops.
2. Grill chops or broil 4 inches from heat source 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until cooked through. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 8 1/2-inch strips.
3. On each skewer, thread 1 ham cube, 1 cheese cube, 1 pickle, 1 strip roasted pork (skewered three times in an "s" shape), 1 pickle, 1 ham cube, 1 cheese cube and 1 pickle.
4. For dip, combine all dip ingredients in small bowl. Serve along side kabobs. Makes 8 skewers.