Mediterranean Pork Kabobs Food

GREEK-STYLE PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• In a bowl mix the first 9 ingredients until well blended.
• Add in the pork cubes and place into a large resealable bag; seal and refrigerate for 8-24 hours turning the bag occasionally to coat pork cubes evenly with the marinade.
• Remove the pork cubes from the bag and thread on skewers.
• Season the pork cubes with seasoned salt and black pepper.
• Grill over medium-high heat turning occasionally for about 5 minutes or until the pork is cooked to desired doneness.

GRILLED PORK KABOBS WITH VEGETABLES (ITALY)

Steps:

• Clean and prepare the vegetables. Deseed the bell pepper and remove the white part. Then, cut it into 1-inch squares. Peel the onions and cut them into 8 wedges each.
• Dice the pork loin into 1-inch cubes, trying to keep the size consistent for a better result.
• Assemble the skewers by alternating one piece of meat and one piece of vegetable. In the end, you should have around 8 skewers.
• Lay the skewers on a large tray and toss with coarse salt, extra virgin olive oil and black pepper. Add rosemary and sage. Cover and set aside for at least 20 minutes.
• Preheat the grill on medium-high heat.
• When the grill is nice and hot, add the skewers and cook for 15 minutes, rotating them one quarter at a time.
• While cooking, you can spread the marinade on the skewers using the rosemary sprig as a brush.

MEDITERRANEAN PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• Prepare skewers by soaking in water for at least 60 minutes or make Recipe #227476 for extra flavor.
• Place pork in a zip lock bag.
• Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade; set artichoke hearts and bell pepper squares aside. Add reserved marinade with remaining ingredients to bag; mix well and seal bag. Let stand for 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally (or refrigerate overnight).
• Prepare medium-hot coals in covered grill; skewer* pork, artichoke hearts and pepper squares; grill for 15 minutes, just until done and nicely browned.

OREGANO & LEMON PORK KEBABS

Steps:

• For the marinade combine all ingredients in a resealable plastic bag or non-reactive bowl.
• Trim the pork of all visible fat and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place cubes in bag and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes. (You can also toss the vegetables in if you like. Mushrooms and zucchini are especially good in absorbing the flavor.).
• In the meantime soak wooden skewers in water.
• Wash and cut vegetables for kebabs.
• Thread kebabs alternating between the pork cubes and vegetables. Depending on the size of your pork cubes and the length of the skewers, you will have 1 large or 2 small skewers per person.
• Place on indoor or outdoor grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

TERIYAKI PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• FLAVOR THE MEAT: In a shallow dish, mix together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, olive oil, 1 clove minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add pork cubes, and turn to coat evenly with marinade. Cover, and refrigerate for 3 hours.
• CREATE SAUCE TOPPING: In a saucepan, combine beef broth, cornstarch, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, 2 cloves minced garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
• COOKING PREP: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Thread pork cubes onto skewers, alternating with mushrooms, onion, tomatoes, and pineapple chunks.
• COOKING: Cook on grill for 15 minutes, or until meat is cooked through. Turn skewers, and baste often with sauce during cooking.
• Serve.

MARINATED PORK KEBABS

Steps:

• Cut pork into 1" cubes and place in a shallow pan.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a screw top jar and shake until well blended.
• Pour marinade over pork.
• Cover and refrigerate several hours, turning occasionally.
• Drain meat; pat dry and tread on skewers.
• Heat remaining marinade to brush on kebabs during cooking.
• Broil slowly 5" from coals for about 25 minutes.
• Turn skewers frequently and brush with marinade during cooking.
• Vegetables may also be served in this way.
• Thread mushrooms, green peppers, onion wedges or apple on skewers and brush with marinade.
• Broil for 15-20 minutes.