Preparing your meat

Begin your pinchos morunos recipe by carefully trimming your pork fillet of any excess fat. For the perfect Spanish pincho, cut the meat into uniform 2cm cubes. This consistent size ensures your moruno skewer will cook evenly. Place your prepared meat into a large mixing bowl, ready to receive the traditional pinchitos spice mix.

Creating the marinade: For authentic Spanish pinchos recipes, combine pimentón (Spanish paprika), ground cumin, freshly cracked black pepper, dried oregano, and fresh thyme in a bowl. Add finely minced garlic to these pincho ingredients, then drizzle with high-quality olive oil. Mix everything thoroughly with the meat, ensuring each piece is well-coated. This marinade is what transforms simple pork into spectacular pinchos spanish style. Allow the meat to marinate for at least one hour, though for the most flavorful pinxos morunos, you can extend this up to two days in the refrigerator.

 Preparing the mojo picón

While your pork pintxos are marinating, prepare the traditional mojo picón sauce. Begin by frying small pieces of bread in olive oil until golden brown. Once fried, drain on kitchen paper and tear into smaller pieces. Using a pestle and mortar (the traditional method for Spanish pinchitos), combine garlic, cayenne chilies, and cumin seeds. Add the pimentón and fried bread, then incorporate vinegar and salt until you achieve a smooth paste. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while continuing to mix, creating an emulsion that perfectly complements your pinchos moruno.

Assembling and cooking: When you’re ready to cook your Spanish kebab, begin by soaking wooden skewers in water for thirty minutes. This prevents burning and ensures your pinchos recipes turn out perfectly. Thread the marinated meat onto the skewers, leaving small spaces between pieces to ensure even cooking of your pinchitos morunos.

For cooking these moorish skewers, you have several options. The traditional and most flavorful method is over charcoal, which adds a wonderful smoky dimension to your pork pinchos recipe.

Serving your pinchos: Just before serving your pinchos morunos in english style, season with a final touch of salt and pepper. Serve immediately with the prepared mojo picón sauce. The combination of the spiced meat and the vibrant sauce creates the authentic Spanish pincho experience.