Pork Skewers With Avocado Tzatziki Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients until blended. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a shallow dish; stir in ouzo. Add pork; turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain pork, discarding marinade in dish. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread pork and vegetables. Grill kabobs, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until until pork is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally and basting frequently with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes. If desired, top with additional fresh thyme and rosemary and serve with tzatziki.

Steps:

• Slice the pork shoulder in half lengthwise. Cut each piece across into thin, 1/8-inch slices.
• Transfer pork to a mixing bowl and add garlic, onion, brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Mix with your hands until thoroughly combined.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and transfer into a refrigerator for 4 hours, or up to overnight.
• Preheat an charcoal grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Weave pork slices on metal skewers, folding the longer pieces in half as you go. Slices should be pressed snugly together as you build the skewer.
• Grill skewers over the hot charcoal until browned and no longer pink, turning frequently, about 30 minutes. Brush on barbecue sauce and turn skewers several times so the sauce caramelizes, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Serve immediately.

Steps:

• To make the marinade: In a large glass bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, chili flakes, chili powder, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add in the pork and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (although I prefer to marinate for 3 hours or overnight). Soak the wooden skewers in a shallow pan of water for at least 1 hour. Remove the pork cubes from the marinade. Thread 3 or 4 pieces of marinated pork on the skewers, alternating the pork with small wedges of lemons and oranges. Place the skewers on an area of the grill with no direct flame. Continue to brush marinade during grilling, until the meat is browned, about 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally or to desired doneness. Transfer the pork from the skewers and place in pita pockets. Top the pork with shredded lettuce and avocado tzatziki.;
• In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt. Whisk in the yogurt. Add the grated cucumber, diced avocado and mix well. Cover the mixture and chill for at least 1 hour.

Steps:

• Make the marinade:.
• In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, juices, red pepper flakes, chili powder, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add the pork and stir to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the grill.
• Thread the skewers with 3 or 4 pieces of marinated pork, alternating with wedges of lemon and orange.
• Reserve the marinade for basting.
• To grill the pork:.
• Place skewers on an area of the grill with no direct flame.
• Brush with the reserved marinade during the grilling, until the meat is browned on the outside but still slightly pink on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
• Optional oven broil:.
• Set and oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler, preheat broiler.
• Put skewers on a highly oiled baking sheet and place under broiler.
• After 3 1/2 minutes, turn the skewers over and brush with the reserved marinade.
• Broil for another 3 1/2 minutes, brush again with the marinade, and broil for 1 to 20 minutes more or until meat is browned on the outside but still slightly pink inside, or to desired doneness.
• Serving:.
• Serve immediately in pita pockets topped with shredded lettuce and Avocado Tzatziki Sauce (Recipe #252285).
• Note:.
• Threading the skewers with chunks of lemon and orange with their peels still on, add flavor that compliments the pork and you can squeeze the juice from the grilled fruit over the meat.
• Thread other fruit on the skewers if you like, try cherry tomatoes or kumquats.