Pork Shashlik with Spicy Red Wine Marinade
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 plum tomatoes, coarsely grated on a box grater
- 1 medium onion, coarsely grated on a box grater
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus cilantro sprigs for garnish
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 pounds trimmed boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Grilled flatbread, for serving
- In a large bowl, combine the garlic, tomatoes, onion, wine, chopped cilantro, crushed red pepper, oregano and paprika.
- Add the pork and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Light a grill.
- Thread the pork onto 8 metal skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Brush the pork with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until nicely browned and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Serve with cilantro sprigs and grilled flatbread.
garlic, tomatoes, onion, red wine, cilantro, red pepper, oregano, paprika, pork shoulder, vegetable oil, salt, flatbread
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pork-shashlik-spicy-red-wine-marinade (may not work)