Grandpa’s Pinchitos
This recipe is one of my absolute favorites from my grandpa. Pinchitos were a staple in our house when we were kids, and every time I make them, it brings back so many fond memories of their home. For me, they’re the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and if you add a little cayenne pepper, you’ve got the ideal amount of spiciness!While the recipe does require some prep, it’s overall pretty simple to make, and the flavors are absolutely worth the effort. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or just for a tasty meal, these pinchitos are a family favorite that never disappoints.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 20 Wood Skewers
- 1 Grill
Ingredients
- 46 oz Pineapple Juice can have the pineapple chunks
- 2 liter Ginger Ale
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 8 Bay Leaves
- 1 Large Sweet Onion
- 2 tbsp Ground Ginger you can use fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp Garlic Powder you can use fresh garlic minced
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Cayenne Pepper Optional
- 1 tbsp Pepper
- 3-5 lbs Pork Butt Can use Chicken or Beef
Instructions
- Cut fat off meat
- Cut meat into 3×1 in strips or small chunks
- Cut onion into large chucks
- Season meat with Garlic, Ginger, Pepper, Cayenne Pepper (this is optional for me this adds more flavor to the meat and I measure from the heart with this)
- Add meat to pot
- Add rest of ingredients to pot. (pineapple juice, ginger ale, sugar, soy sauce, onion, bay leaves, salt, pepper, garlic, ginger,and optional cayenne pepper )
- Let meat marinate in fridge covered for about 3 days
- Once meat has marinated , soak the wood skewers in water for 10 mins before you skewer meat.
- Skewer meat (you can skewer the onions and pineapple chunks as well with the meat)
- Now grill for about 20 mins or until correct internal temp is reached and enjoy!
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