grilled mojo pork and pineapple skewers

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Grilled Mojo Pork and Pineapple Skewers

These grilled mojo pork and pineapple skewers are marinated in Cuban-inspired mojo sauce. Usually based on a citrus fruit known as bitter orange—hard to find in US stores—this recipe uses a combination of orange and lime juice. Marinated pork tenderloin and fresh pineapple chunks, threaded and grilled on skewers, are dressed with a garlicky sauce made from reserved marinade.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin,, cut into 1-inch thick slices, larger slices cut in half crossways
  • 6 skewers
  • 3 cups fresh pineapple
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
  • lime wedges for serving

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