| 500 g (=1.1 lb) | lean pork |
| 5 | onions |
| 1 l | (=4.2 cups) kefir |
| salt, pepper, other spices to taste |
Directions
- Cut pork into cubes (5-6 cm (=2 inches)).
- Finely chop three onions.
- Place a layer of pork in a saucepan, follow with a layer of chopped onions. Repeat. Season each layer with salt, pepper and other spices. Pour in kefir and refrigerate for about 24 hours.
- Slice remaining onions. Thread pork cubes onto skewers alternating with onions slices. Baste with marinade while grilling.
| 3 kg (=6.6 lb) | pork |
| 100 ml (=0.4 cup) | dry red wine |
| 100 ml (=0.4 cup) | pomegranate juice (fresh) |
| 4 | onions |
| 1 | lemon (juice only) |
| 2-3 tbsp | oil |
| pepper (red, black and white) | |
| thyme, caraway and other herbs to taste | |
| salt |
Directions
- Cut pork into cubes (5-6 cm (=2 inches)).
- Slice remaining onions.
- Place pork cubes and onions in a saucepan, pour in wine, pomegranate and lemon juice. Season to taste with herbs, salt and pepper. Knead marinade into the meat. Mix oil in (without kneading). Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
- Thread pork onto skewers. Turn skewers frequently while grilling to cook meat evenly.
Tip:
To juice pomegranate better, roll it between your hands or on a table. Then cut in half and juice slowly using a citrus press. Please note: pomegranate juice stains clothes.
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