Pork Brochettes With Shredded Coconut Recipes

RED CHILE PORK BROCHETTES

Steps:

• Cut pork into 2-by-2-by-3/4-inch pieces. (You should have about 24 pieces.) Mix 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon chile powder. Use mixture to season pork on both sides.
• To skewer, lay meat flat on cutting board. Thread meat onto two skewers spaced equidistant from center; do this first with one skewer, then the other. Put 3 pieces of pork onto each set of skewers, for eight brochettes total.
• Cook the tomato (left whole) over hot coals or under broiler until charred and blackened, about 5 minutes. Cut in quarters but do not remove skin.
• In a blender or food processor, put 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons chile powder, the charred tomato, the garlic, the lime juice, the olive oil and 1 teaspoon cumin. Blend to obtain a smooth sauce and transfer to a bowl.
• Lay brochettes on a tray in 1 layer. Spoon 8 tablespoons chile sauce over pork and spread to cover evenly. (Save remaining sauce.) Leave at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate several hours, then bring to room temperature.
• Grill over medium-hot fire for about 3 minutes per side. Sprinkle with remaining toasted cumin. Serve with reserved sauce.

MINIATURE PORK BROCHETTES

Steps:

• Cut the pork into pieces about 3/4 in square and put pieces in a large dish that will hold them in a single layer.
• Prepare the marinade by placing all the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mixing them together. Pour over the pork and toss the meat until well coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator no less than 8 hours. Stir meat 2-3 times during that time.
• Soak wooden skewers about 20 minutes in cold water before using. If using metal skewers, grease them.
• Preheat broiler or grill pan. Thread 3 marinated pork pieces, leaving a little space between each piece, onto each prepared skewer. Cook the brochettes for 10-15 minutes or until tender and lightly charred, turning several times and basting with the remaining marinade during cooking. Serve garnished with parsley.