Miniature Pork Brochettes Food

MINIATURE PORK BROCHETTES

Steps:

• Cut the pork into pieces about 3/4 in square and put pieces in a large dish that will hold them in a single layer.
• Prepare the marinade by placing all the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mixing them together. Pour over the pork and toss the meat until well coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator no less than 8 hours. Stir meat 2-3 times during that time.
• Soak wooden skewers about 20 minutes in cold water before using. If using metal skewers, grease them.
• Preheat broiler or grill pan. Thread 3 marinated pork pieces, leaving a little space between each piece, onto each prepared skewer. Cook the brochettes for 10-15 minutes or until tender and lightly charred, turning several times and basting with the remaining marinade during cooking. Serve garnished with parsley.

GREEK LAMB BROCHETTES

Steps:

• Cut trimmed lamb into 1 and 1/2 " inch cubes.
• Mix the lamb and the rest of the ingredients in a glass baking dish.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 and no more than 8 hours, turning the lamb occasionally.
• Preheat broiler or prepare barbecue.
• Divide lamb among six to eight skewers and arrange on grill or broiler pan.
• Paint with marinade.
• Broil to desired doneness, turning occasionally and painting with marinade, 9 minutes for medium rare, 12 minutes for medium to medium well.

MINI BROCHETTES WITH SPICY THAI DIP

Steps:

• Soak the skewers in warm water. Put the dip ingredients into a saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour into small serving bowls.
• Crush the coriander seeds with a pestle and mortar. Tip them into a food processor and add the pork, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, coriander, ½ tsp sea salt and plenty of black pepper. Pulse until the mix becomes pasty.
• Preheat the grill to medium high. Using wet hands, divide and shape the mixture into 24 equal-size sausage shapes around each skewer.
• Put the brochettes on an oiled baking sheet and grill for 7-10 minutes, turning until golden. Serve on a plate, with the dip in small bowls.