Mojo Pork Skewers With Cuban Coolers
Tender and juicy pork skewers marinated in a zesty blend of citrus juices, cumin, and thyme, grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing cool and bubbly lime concoction. Perfect for a summer gathering or special occasion, this dish is bursting with vibrant flavors that will have your guests coming back for more.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves , finely crushed
- 1 tsp cumin seeds , lightly crushed
- juice 2 oranges , plus wedges to serve
- juice 2 limes
- generous pinch fresh thyme
- 500g lean pork fillets , diced
- crushed ice
- juice 5 limes , plus 1 halved and sliced to serve
- 85g caster sugar
- 3 x 330ml bottles lager , chilled
- 1l bottle ginger ale, chilled
Instructions
- To make the skewers, pour the oil into a large heavy-based pan, add the garlic and cook over a low heat until cooked and starting to toast – take care not to burn. Tip in the cumin, stir briefly, then add the citrus juices, thyme and some seasoning. Allow to boil for several mins to concentrate and make a sauce. Cool.
- Put your pork into a bowl, and stir in three-quarters of the cooled marinade. Leave to marinate for 1 hr at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
- When ready to serve, thread the pork onto 18 pre-soaked wooden skewers. Griddle for 2 mins on each side or until cooked. Arrange on a platter, pour over the remaining sauce and serve garnished with orange wedges.
- To make the coolers, put a handful of crushed ice into each of 6 tall glasses. Stir the lime juice and sugar together until the sugar dissolves, then tip into the glasses. Divide the lager, then the ginger ale between the glasses, top with lime slices and serve with the pork skewers.
Cook Time
5M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 182 calories
- Fat Content: 10 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 3 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 2 grams sugar
- Protein Content: 21 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.1 milligram of sodium
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