(I use my kitchen sink to do this)Add the pork chunks to a bowl and add the sazon, adobo, cumin, oregano, oil and vinegar. Tradicionalmente, los pinchos en Puerto Rico se hacen con carne de cerdo (o pollo) y los sirven con una rodaja de pan al final del pincho. In Puerto Rico, street vendors serve pinchos as a fast treat. I do have the chicken version for these too! By taking some common ingredients and adding some Puerto Rican spices, you can turn regular old kabobs into delish Puerto Rican pinchos!Cut the chicken thighs into 1 inch cubes and place them into a gallon-sized zip-top bag.Season the chicken with the adobo, Sazon, oregano and olive oil.Seal the bag and refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight.Thread the chicken onto the skewers, making sure that the chicken is packed snuggly, but not too tightly. Both are fabulous and delicious! In Puerto Rico, “ Pinchos de Cerdo” are also known as “ Pinchos de Carne” which means “meat skewers” but can also mean “beef skewers.”. Thanks for sharing! I am so excited to visit my beautiful little island, spend time with family, and eat all the food.

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Pinchos, Spanish for “spikes,” is a simple and versatile dish eaten in many Latin countries. Delish, simple, handheld and versatile, pinchos are usually made with pork or chicken. […] I initially got a hot dog, then had to go back to get Pinchos to try because they smelled so good.

My favorite things include collecting passport stamps, twerking to Latin music, and kissing puppies. Lots of puppies.Get new free recipes and exclusive content delivered right to your inbox. They’re one of the first things I grab when I visit the island, they’re such a taste of home and my childhood! Designed and Developed by Cut the chicken thighs into 1 inch cubes and place them into a gallon-sized zip-top bag.Season the chicken with the adobo, Sazon, oregano and olive oil.Seal the bag and refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight.Thread the chicken onto the skewers, making sure that the chicken is packed snuggly, but not too tightly.Heat your grill to medium heat, and lay the pinchos in a single layer along the grates.Grill the pinchos for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and thoroughly cooked.When the pinchos are cooked, slather them with your favorite BBQ sauce.Serve with some crusty bread slices, or fried plantains.Pinchos, Spanish for “spikes,” are a Puerto Rican “fast food” staple. Envienos su receta y en especial si tiene la receta Pinchos . They are usually topped with a small piece of toast or fried plantain. I bet these are amazing street food and taste fabulous. Delish, simple, handheld and versatile, pinchos are usually made with pork or chicken. Truly authentic pinchos!These are making me super hungry!!! Especially street food. Pinchos de Pollo | As I write this, I am sitting on a plane on my way home to Puerto Rico. Agreed!! @2018 - PenciDesign. At 1st I thought it was chicken but I see now on closer inspection it is pork! The key to making truly authentic Pinchos is not just the marinade but how they are cooked. These kabobs are commonly made with pork or chicken and a special marinade. Estos son los pinchos que hacemos en mi casa. […] Authentic Puerto Rican Pinchos Chicken Kabobs […]These were so tasty, super fast and they are awesome in the summer time with a nice cold beer! Grilling is it for me most days!I use Goya brand (found in the International aisle)I use Goya brand (found in the International aisle)soak in water for 20 minutes to prevent from charringMarinate the wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes to help prevent charring. When the pinchos are cooked, slather them with your favorite BBQ sauce.My Yorkie London was having a ball watching me at the grill. This little guy right here couldn’t resist the aromas wafting through the air. I love sharing my family recipes and travel inspired cuisine! Estas brochetas son comúnmente hechas con carne de cerdo o pollo y un adobo especial. I’m so happy you and your family enjoyed them Happy cooking!

If you have ever been to Puerto Rico then you know that Pinchos are found everywhere!These are an extremely popular street food sold on the side of the road in food kiosks You will find pinchos sold all the way from my coastal hometown of Although these delicious juicy skewers are mostly made with either pork or chicken, you will also find them made with beef as well.The chicken or pork chunks are marinated in Puerto Rican spices and vinegar and then are traditionally cooked over an open flame or grilled. The seasonings infuse so well into the meat, they are delicious either way!For today’s recipe, I wanted to introduce you to these hyper flavorful, pork pinchos orThe key to making truly authentic Pinchos is not just the marinade but how they are cooked.Also, if you cannot find lump charcoal in your area or local depot, you can then use briquettes.However, I will say, although these will still be delicious there is no better or more truer method of cooking Puerto Rican Pinchos than over an open flame of lump charcoal!The charcoal flavor infuses into the pinchos or in this case the pinchos de cerdo, making these absolutely heavenly!Top each skewer with a slice of bread!