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Grilled Pork and Pineapple Skewers with Achiote Sauce (Ingrid Hoffmann) Recipe

Grilled Pork and Pineapple Skewers with Achiote Sauce (Ingrid Hoffmann) Recipe

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Grilled Pork and Pineapple Skewers with Achiote Sauce (Ingrid Hoffmann)

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Ingredients:

Serving

wooden skewers
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp achiote ( annatto) seeds
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp seeded and finely chopped jarred aji amarillo peppers or fresh habanero
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp freshly 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 or boston
lime wedges, 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 the 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 whole 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	294.58 Kcal (1233 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.31g	27%
Cholesterol	66.91mg	22%
Sodium	1289.37mg	54%
Potassium	564.68mg	12%
Total Carbs	8.6g	3%
Sugars	2.48g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.29g	5%
Protein	24.78g	50%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	10%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	52.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.12 Kcal (541 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.59g	27%
Cholesterol	29.33mg	22%
Sodium	565.15mg	54%
Potassium	247.51mg	12%
Total Carbs	3.77g	3%
Sugars	1.09g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.57g	5%
Protein	10.86g	50%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	10%
Iron	0.9mg	11%
Calcium	23mg	5%

* 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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