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Grilled Pork and Pineapple Skewers With Achiote Sauce Recipe

Grilled Pork and Pineapple Skewers With Achiote Sauce Recipe

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Grilled Pork and Pineapple Skewers With Achiote Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

wooden skewer
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp achiote seeds (annatto)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp seeded and finely chopped jarred aji amarillo bell peppers or 1 tbsp fresh habanero
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 lb pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large red onion, quartered, halved , and cut crosswise
1 head butter lettuce , such as bibb
lime wedge, for serving

Directions:

Put wooden skewers in a pan of water for 30 minutes, so they don't burn on the grill.
Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the achiote seeds. Turn off the heat and let the seeds steep until the oil turns a vibrant orange-red, about 5 minutes. Strain the oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a blender: discard the seeds. Add the vinegar, garlic, aji amarillo, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover the blender and puree until well combined.
Place the pork in a resealable gallon-sized plastic bag. Add the achiote marinade, turn the bag to coat the pork, squeeze out the air, and seal. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high (you may also preheat the oven broiler.).
Remove the pork from the marinade; discard the marinade. Thread the pork onto the skewers alternating with pineapple and red onions. Grill (or broil) the pork skewers until they are browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes total cooking time. Take care not to overcook or the pork will become tough and dry. Serve the pork skewers on a bed of lettuce leaves and garnish with lime wedges. Pull the pork off the skewers onto a lettuce leaf and eat like a taco. For a great presentation, stick the skewers into a hole pineapple and put on the table with the lettuce and lime on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	191.38 Kcal (801 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.54g	18%
Cholesterol	44.6mg	15%
Sodium	750.37mg	31%
Potassium	376.45mg	8%
Total Carbs	4.57g	2%
Sugars	1.65g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	3%
Protein	16.52g	33%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	7%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	34.9mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.43 Kcal (584 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.41g	18%
Cholesterol	32.5mg	15%
Sodium	546.69mg	31%
Potassium	274.27mg	8%
Total Carbs	3.33g	2%
Sugars	1.2g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	3%
Protein	12.04g	33%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	7%
Iron	1mg	7%
Calcium	25.4mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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