Pork shashlik with apples
4 servings
25 minutes
Pork kebabs with apples are an unusual and delightful dish of Russian cuisine that combines juicy meat with fruity freshness. The idea of adding apples to meat comes from the tradition of using fruits for marinades to make the meat tender and give it a light sweetness. A marinade made from apricot jam, apple cider vinegar, and tomato paste enriches the flavor of the kebabs by adding spicy and fruity notes. The kebabs are grilled to achieve a delicious caramelized crust, while the aroma of baked apple makes the dish particularly expressive. They are perfect for a summer picnic or festive table, especially when paired with fresh vegetables and herbs. The dish surprises with its harmony of flavors and becomes a true gastronomic find.
1
Cut the meat into small pieces. Peel the red onion and cut it into 8 pieces. Peel the apple and cut it into 8 slices.
- Pork tenderloin: 700 g
- Green apples: 1 piece
- Red onion: 1 head
2
Preheat the grill or barbecue.
3
For the sauce, mix jam, vinegar, tomato paste, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl. Add salt and pepper.
- Apricot jam: 0.5 glass
- Apple cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
4
Skewer the meat, alternating with onion and apples. Brush the skewers with the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pork tenderloin: 700 g
- Green apples: 1 piece
- Red onion: 1 head
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
5
Place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning, for 6-8 minutes.
6
Then brush with sauce and fry for a while until the meat is cooked.
- Apricot jam: 0.5 glass
- Apple cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons