These mojo marinated pork kebabs have a punchy garlic and citrus marinade that pairs beautifully with grilled pineapple.
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Takemojo marinated porkoutdoors this summer with these flavor-packed kebabs.
Using a variety of veggies and (surprise!)
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fruit means you never have to make the same kebab twice.
Mojo has a zippy bite because of the grapefruit and lime juice that its made with.
Copious amounts of garlic add nothing but Latin flavor to the kebabs.
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As a result, this might become your go-to marinade for all your grilled proteins.
We stayed up all night impaling chunks of pork on sticks to grill the following day.
My entire Saturday was consumed by fake-smiling at adults while trying to hawk kebabs.
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Two kebabs, if I was sly enough to sneak one.
Our fundraising kebabs were bare-bones, though: Meat on a stick is all they were.
Whats the Best Pork for Kebabs?
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The best cut of pork to use for kebabs istender and lean like pork neck meat or tenderloin.
Because the meat wont cook long on the grill, you want a tender cut that wont dry out.
Tenderloin is my backup.
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Tenderloin is a great fallback if you cant find neck meat, though.
When all else fails, grab a pack of boneless, thick-cut pork chops and cut them to size.
What Is Mojo Marinade?
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Mojo (pronounced mo-HO) is agarlic- and citrus-flavored saucethats moderately acidic and plentiful on flavor.
If youve ever had aCubano sandwich, chances are it was made withmojo marinated pork roast.
In Hispanic cooking, its used as a marinade for all sorts of proteins.
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Pork is among the most common, but poultry and seafood tend to be runners-up.
No worries if youre not in the mood for a scavenger hunt though.
The recipe is written to mimic the flavors you would get from bitter orange.
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How Long Should You Marinate Pork Kebabs?
At the very least, your pork kebabs should sit in the mojo marinade fortwo hours.
Ive rushed the marinade before and felt the pain of disappointment.
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The flavors just werent what I wanted them to be.
Dont get me wrong, I still ate them, but that two-hour marinade makes a world of difference.
When in doubt, shoot for four hours and youll hit the sweet spot.
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How Do You Know When Kebabs Are Finished Cooking?
One of the things I love most about grilling these pork kebabs is how fast they cook.
This way, theyll be pleasantly charred and cooked through at the same time as the pork.
I highly recommend summer squash though.
Spice yours up likewise, but I recommend keeping it at jalapeno peppers and nothing spicier.
When its time to serve, my family scoops up a spoonful of rice and grabs their kebabs.
Its a balanced meal on a platter.
Can You Make Kebabs Ahead of Time?
you might most certainly assemble your kebabs ahead of time!
Ask my ten-year-old self.
The marinade should be slightly thick, but fluid.
Remove 1 cup of the marinade and reserve to brush onto the grilled kebabs later.
Pour the rest of the marinade into a large non-reactive bowl or dish.
Add the chunks of pork to the bowl with the marinade.
Toss the meat into the marinade a few times to coat it completely in the mixture.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pork in the marinade for 2 to 8 hours.
About 30 minutes before assembling the kebabs, soak your wooden skewers in 1/2-inch of water.
A couple of paper towels laid on the skewers will keep them submerged.
Skip this step if youre using metal skewers.
This side will be used for direct cooking, the other side will be used to finish the kebabs.
If youre using a gas grill, heat the grill to 400F.
Once the grill is hot, clean the grate to ensure the kebabs dont stick during cooking.
Strain the meat in a colander to remove the excess marinade.
Each skewer should have 4 pieces of pork.
By the time youve finished assembling your kebabs, the grill should be ready to cook.
Lay the kebabs over the direct heat side of your grill and cook for 3 minutes.
Flip the kebabs and baste the grilled side with the reserved mojo sauce.
Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Flip the kebabs once more, basting the second side with mojo sauce.
Allow the pork to rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
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