Cyprus-Style Pork Rib Kebabs in Honey, Rosemary and Orange
Servings: 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] fresh rosemary leaves
  • 4 [2-inch / 5-cm] long strips orange peel
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons [90 mL] honey
  • 6 tablespoons [90 mL] orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 pounds [900 g] boneless country-style pork ribs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch [2.5-cm] cubes
  • About 24 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Combine rosemary leaves and orange peel strips into a large glass bowl.
  • Using a wooden spoon, press down on mixture to release the oils.
  • Pour in olive oil, honey, orange juice and lemon juice;add crushed garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add pork cubes stirring to coat with marinade.
  • Cover and leave to marinate, refrigerated, for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat barbecue to medium intensity.
  • Thread pork cubes onto 12 metal skewers sliding 1 bay leaf between every two or three cubes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour marinade into a heavy small saucepan; bring to a boil stirring often.
  • Grill pork skewers until cooked through, turning often and brushing occasionally with marinade, for approximately 12 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.