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Balkan Grilled Pork Skewers

Tender pork marinated in garlic, paprika, and vinegar, then grilled on skewers until smoky and charred. A Balkan classic that feels fancy but takes 20 minutes flat.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
38g
Balkan Grilled Pork Skewers
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine pork, garlic, vinegar, paprika, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Toss until meat is evenly coated. Let sit 5 minutes while you thread onto skewers.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat until it just begins to smoke.

  4. Step 4

    Grill skewers 3–4 minutes per side, turning once. Meat should be charred outside, cooked through inside.

  5. Step 5

    Rest 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • metal or wooden skewers (soaked if wooden)
  • grill or grill pan
  • tongs

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