Pork Kabobs - Pinchos

pork kabobs on grill
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  • 45 mins
  • Prep: 30 mins,
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 kabobs (4 servings)
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By Hector Rodriguez

Updated 08/25/17

In the Caribbean, pinchos are grilled pork or chicken kabobs. You'll find them at every roadside stand.

Here is my garlicky version great for a summer cookout, snack or party. If you don't have a pilón (mortar and pestle) you can mix your marinade in a food processor or blender.

What You'll Need

  • 6 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 3 teaspoons oregano (dried)
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons vinegar (white)
  • 1 pound pork (boneless shoulder or butt)

How to Make It

  1. Using a pilón (mortar and pestle), mash the garlic cloves and salt into a paste.
  2. Mix in the pepper and oregano. Stir in the olive oil and vinegar. Set the marinade aside.
  3. Cut the pork into 1-inch cubes.
  4. Cover the pork pieces with the marinade and let set in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
  5. 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.

    Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
    Calories 356
    Total Fat 19 g
    Saturated Fat 6 g
    Unsaturated Fat 9 g
    Cholesterol 98 mg
    Sodium 1,237 mg
    Carbohydrates 13 g
    Dietary Fiber 2 g
    Protein 33 g
    (The nutrition information on our recipes is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)