Andalucian Pinchitos Morunos Moorish Saffron Meat Skewers Recipes

Steps:

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

Steps:

• Thread the meat onto 12 bamboo skewers. Season lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Combine the cumin, coriander, pimenton and oregano. Smash the garlic cloves to a paste with a little salt, mix in the olive oil and combine with the dry spices.
• Rub the seasoning mixture onto the meat with your fingers. Place on plate, plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook, up to several hours.
• Place a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Cook the skewers about 3 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Steps:

• Using a mortar and pestle, mash garlic, cilantro, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Add olive oil and lemon juice or vinegar and mix well.
• Place 4-5 pieces of meat on each skewer (for best results, first soak skewers 1/2 hour in water).
• Put skewer in a container and top with marinade.
• Let marinate for 2-3 hours, turning every once in a while.
• Grill over medium heat until cooked through-- about 10-15 minutes, turning as needed.
• Serve with lemon wedges and cilantro.
• Note: These can be done in the oven too-375° for 15 minutes (about), turning once.