Keto Spanish Pork Skewers with Romesco Sauce (Nut-Free)
Tender pork skewers marinated in Spanish spices, served with a vibrant nut-free Romesco sauce. A flavorful and satisfying keto lunch.
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Ingredients
- about 680 g Pork Tenderloin
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 jar (12 oz) Roasted Red Peppers
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 0.25 cup Sunflower Seeds
- 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil (for sauce)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Cut the about 680 g Pork Tenderloin into about 2.5 cm cubes. In a medium bowl, combine the 3 tbsp Olive Oil, 2 tsp Smoked Paprika, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Oregano, 1 tsp Salt, and 0.5 tsp Black Pepper. Add the pork cubes to the bowl and toss to coat evenly, then let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2Thread the marinated pork cubes onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
- 3Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the pork skewers for 15-20 minutes, turning them occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 63°C.
- 4While the pork skewers are grilling, prepare the Romesco sauce. Place the contents of the 1 jar (about 340 g) Roasted Red Peppers, 2 tbsp Tomato Paste, 0.25 cup Sunflower Seeds, 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar, and 3 tbsp Olive Oil into a food processor.
- 5Blend the ingredients in the food processor until the Romesco sauce is smooth. Taste and add a pinch more salt or vinegar if desired, then set aside.
- 6Once the pork skewers are cooked, remove them from the grill. Let the skewers rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the Keto Spanish Pork Skewers with the prepared Romesco sauce.
Substitutions
Almonds (traditional Romesco) → Sunflower Seeds
Provides similar texture and binding properties in the sauce.
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