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Open Fire Grilled Pork & Mango Churrasco Style

Grilling infuses mango with an alluring smoky flavor that pairs especially well with mango-marinated pork.

Grilled mango skewers
Photo courtesy of National Mango Board
Servings
12
Cuisine Type
  • latin
Menu Part
  • entree
Main Ingredient
  • Mango
  • Pork

Chef Olivier Gaupin

Benchmark Global Hospitality

The Woodlands, Texas

Mangoes are available most of the year, but right now, there are more varieties on the market. Grilling infuses the fruit with an alluring smoky flavor that pairs especially well with mango-marinated pork. Chef Olivier Gaupin of Benchmark Global Hospitality threads both ingredients on bamboo skewers and serves the kabobs along with grilled red onions and scallions.

Ingredients

Mango marinade

6 garlic cloves, crushed

1½ cups fresh mango puree

1½ cups fresh cilantro

½ cup apple cider vinegar

¾ tsp. ground cumin

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Skewers

6¾ lb. country style deboned pork ribs, cubed (1½ in. pieces)

6 red onions, sliced ½-inch thick and seasoned with olive oil, salt and pepper

60 scallions, cleaned and seasoned with olive oil, salt and pepper

60 ripe mango cubes (1½ in. pieces)

Fresh herbs, for garnish

Steps

1. For mango marinade, in large bowl, combine garlic, mango puree, cilantro, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin and olive oil; stir well to blend. Add pork cubes and marinate, refrigerated, for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours.

2. Prepare grill for cooking, preheating to 500 F. For each serving, place half an onion and 5 scallions on hot grill; grill until lightly charred and softened. Set aside.

3. Prepare skewers by alternating marinated pork and mango cubes on each; season with salt and pepper prior to grilling. Place skewers onto hot grill; cook 7 to 8 minutes on each side, being careful not to over char.

4. To serve, lay grilled red onion and scallions on plate; and place 2 skewers on top. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Photo courtesy of National Mango Board

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