Moroccan Pork Kebabs Recipes

MOROCCAN PORK KEBABS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F; line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of the oil, a teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper; add pork, toss to coat, and marinate at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours (refrigerate if longer than 30 minutes).
• In the meantime, combine the eggplant, onion, remaining oil, salt, pepper; thread on skewers, alternating the eggplant and onion.
• Roast the vegetables 20 minutes, turn over.
• Thread the pork on skewers and add them to the pan.
• Roast until the vegetables are tender and the pork is cooked through, another 25 minutes, turning both once.
• If desired, wrap the bread in foil and place in oven during the last 5 minutes.
• Serve with tzatziki, cucumbers, and mint leaves.

MOROCCAN PORK KEBABS

Steps:

• pour in all of the orange juice into a bowl and add all of the herbs and spices mentioned. it turn a brownish colour
• slice the pork loin into medium chunks and add to the orange juice mixture
• cover and refridgerate overnight
• when it has marinated, drain the juice and put the pork chunks onto wooden skewers
• grill the pork on the skewers until it starts just lightly char
• serve with a mixed chopped salad and pita breads

MOROCCAN BEEF KEBABS WITH CURRIED COUSCOUS, RAITA AND CHARMOULA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the couscous: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Place the water in an ovenproof casserole. Whisk the curry, salt pepper into the water. Whisk the couscous into the water. Let the couscous stand for 10 minutes to absorb the water.
• Pour half of the olive oil into the couscous. Work the olive oil into the couscous by hand, rubbing the kernels to fluff the couscous break up any clumps, making sure that the couscous is evenly coated with the oil. Place the casserole into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove the casserole from the oven and pour the rest of the oil into the couscous. By hand or with a spoon, work the oil through the couscous, breaking up any clumps.
• For the raita: Place the yogurt, mint, cumin, salt and cucumbers in a bowl and stir to combine. Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Refrigerate until time to use.
• For the vinaigrette: Place the oil, lemon juice, cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika and cayenne in a bowl and stir to combine. Season the charmoula with salt and pepper.
• For the kebabs: Combine the beef, onions, powdered milk, cilantro, mint, ginger, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly to combine. Divide the mixture into 8 balls. Form each ball into a kebab cylinder about 3 inches long. Refrigerate the kebabs until ready to grill.
• In the meantime soak, wooden skewers in water. Heat the grill to high heat. Insert the skewers into the kebabs. Brush the kebabs with olive oil and grill until they are cooked, 34 minutes per side.
• To complete the dish, place a mound of couscous on a serving plate for each person. Place 2 kebabs on each plate. Garnish the plate with the raita and drizzle the charmoula on the kebabs. Serve with warm pita bread.

MOROCCAN STYLE KEBABS

Steps:

• Coat a broiler pan or grill rack with cooking spray.
• Toss the meat and zucchini with the olive oil and add the cumin, salt, cinnamon, ginger, oregano and garlic powder. Let stand 15 minutes.
• Thread the meat, zucchini and red pepper on skewers. Grill or broil 6 minutes on each side, or until meat cubes are pink in the center and vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Makes 4 servings.
• If using pork: Pork tenderloin is tasty, moist and perfectly safe when pink in the middle. For optimal flavor and texture, don't cook the meat until it's gray throughout. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check for doneness: Remove a roast from the oven at 150 degrees F.

GRILLED MOROCCAN PORK TENDERLOIN KABOBS

Steps:

• 1. For marinade, in a large bowl stir together parsley, lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, coriander seeds, paprika, ginger, black pepper, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and turmeric until combined. Add pork cubes and grapes. Stir gently until pork and grapes are coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. 2. On eight 12-inch skewers,** alternately thread pork and grapes, leaving a ¼-inch space between pieces. For a charcoal grill, place kabobs on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes or until pork is just slightly pink in center, turning occasionally to brown evenly. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place kabobs on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.) Nutrition Facts per serving: 211 cal., 7 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 73 mg chol., 170 mg sodium, 12 g carbo., 1 g fiber, 25 g pro. *Tip: You may substitute 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves for the pork. **Note: If using wooden skewers, soak in enough water to cover for at least 1 hour before using.

MOROCCAN BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the parsley, cilantro, onion, lemon juice, oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, chili paste, salt and pepper; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread beef cubes. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill beef, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-12 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning occasionally.