Paprika pork skewers
Overview
Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
5 mins
Serves
12 skewers
Ingredients
650g pork belly strips, about 2-3cm thick
For the marinade
2 tsp hot smoked paprika
2 tsp paprika
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 sprigs of rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
2 tbsp light olive oil
For the glaze
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
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