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Grilled Marinated Pork
Pork is the most popular meat in Portugal and is generally of very good quality. There is also the bonus that it is butchered so that is resembles the cuts we are used to in England with chops, loin steaks and fillet all instantly recognisable. The only problem is that one can have a little too much of a good thing and it can be predictably cooked in restaurants. This simple recipe does a great deal to enliven the meat which can be barbecued, grilled or fried or served up as kebabs.
4 Pork steaks or boned chops, cut into 3cm pieces
1 Onion, chopped
1 clove Garlic, chopped
Leaves from one bunch of Mint
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp salt
1 Red Pepper
Blend the onion, garlic, mint, oil, salt and lemon juice to a paste and use to marinate pork for two hours to overnight. Thread pork onto skewers with square of pepper and grill, turning frequently, basting with left over marinade until edges are charred.
Serve with crusty bread and salad.