Appetizers

Spanish Pork Skewers

Pork marinated in sherry, paprika, cumin and garlic, threaded on skewers and grilled until the edges crisp. Tapas-bar small plate, backyard friendly.
Gluten-free
Dairy-free

Recipe Information

Total Servings: 10

Delicious Spanish pork skewers served with lemon wedges and a glass of rosé wine from Cakebread Cellars. Perfect pairing for.

Ingredients

  • ½ tbsp dry sherry
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1½ tsp Spanish paprika
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp black pepper (ground)
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 lb pork loin (cut into ½” cubes)
  • 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
  • 5” bamboo skewers (soaked in water overnight)

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Combine all the ingredients for the marinade and pour over the cubed pork. Toss so that marinade evenly coats meat. Allow to marinate for two hours or preferably overnight, refrigerated.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a grill to high heat. Set skewers on the grill and cook for a minute or two per side. Remove from the grill and serve with a wedge of lemon.

  3. Step 3

    Enjoy with a glass of Cakebread Cellars Vin de Porche.

Pair with These Wines

2025 Vin De Porche Rosé

Anderson Valley

Light, bright, and bursting with personality, this Pinot Noir Rosé brims with fresh strawberry, watermelon, and a hint of citrus, perfect for easy warm weather sipping.