Pinchos Morunos

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

3 tbsp ground cumin

2 tbsp ground coriander

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon oregano, dried

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 lbs pork butt or shoulder, 1 inch cubes

2 tbsp minced garlic

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leafed parsley

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 lemon wedges for garnish

In a small fry pan, combine the olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, turmeric, oregano, the 1 tsp salt and the black pepper. Place over low heat until warmed through and fragrant, about three minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperatures

Place the pork pieces in a bowl and rub with the spice mixture. Add the garlic, parsley and lemon juice and toss well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Prepare a hot fire in the grill or preheat a cast iron grill pan over medium high heat.

Thread 3 cubes onto metal skewers and season with salt. place on the grill pan or grill rack and grill, turning once, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and serve with lemon wedges.

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