Spanish Pork Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, in half-inch slices
- Salt
- pepper
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, lightly toasted and ground
- 1/2 teaspoon pimenton, sweet or hot
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges
- Thread the pork onto 12 bamboo skewers.
- Season lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the skewers with the cumin, coriander, pimenton and oregano.
- Smash the garlic cloves to a paste with a little salt, mix in the olive oil and drizzle over the meat.
- Rub the seasoning in with your fingers.
- The skewers can be refrigerated until ready to cook, up to several hours.
- Place a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until nearly smoking.
- Cook the skewers about 3 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
- Serve hot, with lemon wedges.
pork tenderloin, salt, pepper, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, oregano, garlic, olive oil, lemon wedges
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013871 (may not work)