Pork Kebabs with Prunes and Chestnuts Recipe
Ingredients
| 500 g / 1 lb pork fillet, trimmed | ||
| Prunes | 24 , pitted | |
| Cognac | 4 Tablespoon | |
| Olive oil | 4 Tablespoon | |
| 2 sprigs of rosemary, leaves stripped from the stalks, then chopped | ||
| 24 chestnuts, roasted, dried or vacuum-packed | ||
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
MAKING
1. Make 1.5 cm / 1/4 inch pieces out of the pork and place in a bowl with prunes.
2. In a jug, mix the Cognac, oil and rosemary and pour over the meat.
3. Toss to coat and marinate overnight with cover in the refrigerator.
4. Soak dried chestnuts in cold water overnight if using, drain and treat as fresh.
5. In a small pan boil the chestnuts with cold water, then lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, such that tender.
6. Drain, rinse well in cold water and drain again.
7. Using a slotted spoon take out the meat with the prunes from the marinade and on to skewers thread them alternating with the chestnuts.
8. Stuff the chestnuts into each prune If they are too soft to skewer.
9. Into a small jug pour the marinade and set aside.
10. On an oiled barbecue grill over hot coals cook the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning frequently and basting with the marinade.
SERVING
11. Season and serve.
1. Make 1.5 cm / 1/4 inch pieces out of the pork and place in a bowl with prunes.
2. In a jug, mix the Cognac, oil and rosemary and pour over the meat.
3. Toss to coat and marinate overnight with cover in the refrigerator.
4. Soak dried chestnuts in cold water overnight if using, drain and treat as fresh.
5. In a small pan boil the chestnuts with cold water, then lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, such that tender.
6. Drain, rinse well in cold water and drain again.
7. Using a slotted spoon take out the meat with the prunes from the marinade and on to skewers thread them alternating with the chestnuts.
8. Stuff the chestnuts into each prune If they are too soft to skewer.
9. Into a small jug pour the marinade and set aside.
10. On an oiled barbecue grill over hot coals cook the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning frequently and basting with the marinade.
SERVING
11. Season and serve.
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