Spiced Pork Skewers (Pinchos Morunos)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 4 count garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 count lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine pork, paprika, cumin, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a bowl. Toss until coated, then let sit 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Thread pork onto skewers (or metal picks), leaving a 1/4-inch gap between pieces for even cooking.

3. 3

   Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium-high until smoking, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Lay skewers on the pan without moving for 3 minutes until edges char deeply and a golden crust forms.

5. 5

   Rotate skewers and cook another 2–3 minutes until the pork is cooked through but still juicy inside.

6. 6

   Transfer to a plate and squeeze lemon over the top. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• mixing bowl
• grill pan or 12-inch heavy skillet
• metal skewers or wooden picks (soaked 15 min if wooden)

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