Cubano Pork Appetizer Skewers and Cilantro-Citrus Dip
- Yield 8 servings
- Prep 10 mins
- Cook 3 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound boneless pork chops, thin cut
- 16 -- cubes ham, 3/4-inch
- 16 -- cubes Swiss cheese, 3/4-inch
- 24 -- mini dill pickles
- 8 -- skewers , (8 to 10 inches)
- Cubano Rub:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
- 1-1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves or oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, pressed or minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika, (sweet)
- Cilantro-Citrus Dip:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
Instructions
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In small bowl, combine ingredients for rub. Spread on both sides of pork chops. Grill chops or broil 4 inches from heat source 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until cooked through. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 8 1/2-inch strips.
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On each skewer, thread 1 ham cube, 1 cheese cube, 1 pickle, 1 strip roasted pork (skewered three times in an "s" shape), 1 pickle, 1 ham cube, 1 cheese cube and 1 pickle.
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For dip, combine all dip ingredients in small bowl. Makes about 1/2 cup. Serve along side kabobs.
