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2051 Metairie Road
New Orleans, LA
Phone: 504-836-2007


 
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MOORISH PORK WITH HORSERADISH SOUR CREAM
4 to 6 Servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 Pork Tenderloins, (approx 2 lbs. Each)
6 to 8 Skewers
INGREDIENTS FOR SOUR CREAM:
1 c Sour Cream
1/8 c Prepared Horseradish
3T Minced Onion
3T Rice Wine Vinegar
INGREDIENTS FOR BRINE:
1 T Red Chili Flakes
3 T Ground Cumin
3T Ground Coriander
1/4 c Spanish Paprika
3T Crushed Oregano
2T Fresh Nutmeg
1/4 c Brown Sugar
METHOD:
  • In a mixing bowl, combine brine ingredients.
  • Generously coat pork with dry rub.
  • Place in a covered pan, marinate and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Combine all ingredients for sour cream and gently fold together.
  • Add salt & fresh ground pepper to taste.
  • This should be prepared ahead of time and refrigerate to serve later.
  • After marinating, cut pork into 1 1/2 inch discs and skewer against meat grain onto skewers.
  • If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak in water approx. 1 hour.
  • Portion each skewer with four pieces per person.
  • Lightly coat each skewer with cooking oil and place on very hot grill.
  • Grill each side 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Arrange portions atop cous-cous or other accompaniment, along with a dollop of sour cream.
  • Enjoy!
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