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Pork Skewers

Name: Pork Skewers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 600 g pork leg (or neck); 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1 large red onion; 8–10 button mushrooms; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 crushed garlic cloves; 1 tbsp lemon juice; skewers (wooden or metal)

Pork skewers are tender meat chunks alternated with vegetables, marinated and grilled or oven-roasted. Perfect for picnics or outdoor meals.

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Servings

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Prep

30 min

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Cook

25 min

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Total

3 h (plus 2-4 h marinating)

🥘Ingredients

servings

Mixture

For assembling

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

6-8 pork skewers (~1 kg)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 1-2 days refrigerated, reheat on grill or in oven.

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Freezer

Can be frozen raw marinated for 2-3 months, thaw gradually.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per skewer (approx. 150 g)

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Calories

190 kcal

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Protein

16 g

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Fat

12 g

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Carbohydrates

5 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Polenta or french fries

🥂Coleslaw or green salad

🥂Garlic sauce or yogurt sauce

🥂Beer or red wine

💡Variations

With chicken: replace pork with chicken breast.

Vegetarian: use tofu or halloumi with vegetables.

Spicy: add hot peppers to marinade.