Simple Puerto Rican Pinchos Food

PINCHOS

Steps:

• Combine the sofrito, oil, sazon, adobo, onion powder, granulated garlic and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the pork and toss to coat. Marinate the meat at least overnight or 12 hours for best results.
• When ready to cook, remove the meat from the refrigerator. Drain off and discard the marinade. Preheat a grill to 450 degrees F or medium-high heat. Thread the meat onto 12- or 14-inch skewers, leaving a 3-inch space at the bottom of each skewer.
• Place the skewers on the grill and grill for 3 minutes. Carefully flip the skewers and grill the other side for 3 minutes. Flip the skewers again and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side, then brush the pinchos with barbecue sauce. Flip once more and cook until the pinchos are browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the pork registers 145 degrees F, about 2 minutes more. Remove from the grill, brush again with barbecue sauce, and rest 5 minutes before serving. Toast the slices of bread on the grill; skewer one slice onto the top of each pincho.

PORK KABOBS (PINCHOS)

Steps:

• Using a pilón (mortar and pestle), mash the garlic cloves and salt into a paste.
• Mix in the pepper and oregano. Stir in the olive oil and vinegar. Set the marinade aside.
• Cut the pork into 1-inch cubes.
• Cover the pork pieces with the marinade and let set in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
• Skewer the pork pieces and grill the kabobs for about eight minutes, turning occasionally for even grilling.
• Tip: If you use wooden skewers, soak them in water while the pork is marinating.