Pork Shish Kebab in Tomato Juice

Juicy, fragrant, and the star of any cookout! This pork shish kebab marinated in tomato juice will win over you and everyone you love. Marinating the meat in the juice makes it unbelievably tender, rich, and delicious.

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:
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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 42 % 14 g
Fats 55 % 18 g
Carbohydrates 3 % 1 g
222 kcal
GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

  1. Step 1:

    Step 1

    How do you make pork shish kebab in tomato juice? Gather all the ingredients on the list. Instead of parsley, you can use fresh oregano, basil, or cilantro. Combining a few herbs at once makes the finished kebab even tastier. Rinse the meat and pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels. Cut it into medium-sized pieces.

  2. Step 2:

    Step 2

    Put the pork in a large container that's easy to marinate in. Sprinkle dry spices over the top. I usually use a ready-made meat marinade blend. Add pepper and salt to taste.

  3. Step 3:

    Step 3

    Peel the onion. Rinse the onion and herbs under running water.

  4. Step 4:

    Step 4

    Put the herbs and onion in a blender. For convenience, cut the parsley and onion into large chunks first.

  5. Step 5:

    Step 5

    Pour the tomato juice into the blender.

  6. Step 6:

    Step 6

    Blend everything thoroughly into a smooth, thick mixture.

  7. Step 7:

    Step 7

    Pour the contents of the blender over the meat.

  8. Step 8:

    Step 8

    Mix everything well so each piece is coated in the fragrant tomato marinade. Cover the container with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least overnight. I sometimes leave it on the bottom shelf (where it's coldest) for even longer.

  9. Step 9:

    Step 9

    Thread the marinated meat onto skewers. Wipe the tomato marinade off each piece with your hands, or it will scorch during cooking and spoil the look of the finished dish. I usually rinse most of the tomato and herbs off in cold water. Overnight, the pieces soak up all the spice and herb flavors, and the kebab comes out really delicious.

  10. Step 10:

    Step 10

    Set the skewers on the grill.

  11. Step 11:

    Step 11

    Grill the kebab until done, turning it from time to time. To check, make a cut with a thin knife into the largest piece. If the juices run clear, the kebab is ready!

  12. Step 12:

    Step 12

    Don't overcook the pork over the coals, or it can turn out dry and tough.

  • Instead of blending the onion and parsley, you can chop them and mash them well by hand, then add them to the meat and pour the tomato juice over the top. This makes grilling easier, since large pieces of herbs and onion are simpler to wipe off the meat before it goes on the fire. I recommend using pork neck for kebabs — it makes the most tender, fragrant, melt-in-your-mouth results! Serve the finished meat piping hot with fresh vegetables, herbs, salads, and sauces. Enjoy!
  • If you use a ready-made spice blend, be sure to read the ingredient list on the package. These blends often already contain salt, so keep that in mind or you risk over-salting the dish.
  • Since everyone's tolerance for salt, sweetness, bitterness, heat, and acidity is different, always add spices and seasonings to your own taste! If you're using a seasoning for the first time, remember that some spices are especially easy to overdo (chili pepper, for example).
  • Which cut of pork is best for kebabs? Use pork neck with some fat marbling. That's what gives you a juicy, tender kebab.

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Onion - 41  kcal/100g
  • Pork fat - 333  kcal/100g
  • Pork meat - 357  kcal/100g
  • Pork - low-fat roast - 184  kcal/100g
  • Pork chop on a bone - 537  kcal/100g
  • Pork - schnitzel - 352  kcal/100g
  • Pork Shoulder - 593  kcal/100g
  • Boar's leg - 113  kcal/100g
  • Pork - 259  kcal/100g
  • Parsley greens - 45  kcal/100g
  • Salt - 0  kcal/100g
  • Spices dry - 240  kcal/100g
  • Tomato juice - 21  kcal/100g

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