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Spicy Pork Skewers





Yields
Makes 4 to 6 servings



Total Time
20 mins

Moroccan meat skewers, or kefta, are made with beef and formed into sausage shapes. Our variation uses pork rolled into little meatballs.

Spicy Pork Skewers




Ngoc Minh Ngo
 1 1/4 pounds ground pork
 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
 2 teaspoons ground cumin
 2 teaspoons ground paprika
 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
1

Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes (if using metal skewers, proceed to step 2). Drain and set aside.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the pork, garlic, cumin, paprika, onion, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs, each about the size of a golf ball, then thread the meat onto the skewers.

Step 3
3

Lay skewers over medium coals or medium heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 4 to 5 seconds); close lid on gas grill. Cook, turning once, until browned on both sides and no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes. Serve warm.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g18%

Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 61mg21%
Sodium 631mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 2.5g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Protein 17g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.