Jim54
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Major Source: http://spanishfood.about.com/od/tapas/r/sanpedro.htm
This week I watched a music contest you Europeans will know: The Eurovision Song Contest. One of my favorite singers was from Spain. I wanted to celebrate her participation by preparing a Spanish dish. I found a very easy recipe for Tapas. Because of the limited sources of ingredients, I did need to make some changes.
Basically, a Tapa is a Grilled piece of Pork Loin, Pancetta and Mushroom on a slice of rustic baguette. Since I do not have a local source for Pancetta, I used what I think is an alternative (I have never had Pancetta so not sure). I used smoked bacon. I had some small Portobello Mushrooms so I used those. This recipe makes 2 tapas. It is very easy to increase the number of servings.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Pieces of 1 in thick boneless pork loin
- 2 Slices of smoked bacon
- 4 Small Portobello Mushrooms, without stem and washed thoroughly
- 2 slices of rustic baguette
- 4 square pieces of red peppers
- If using bamboo skewers, soak for about 30 minutes
- Wrap each piece of pork loin with a slice of bacon
- Lightly salt both side. (I really don't think it needs salt, but... )
- Slide onto the skewer (in this order) a mushroom, red pepper, bacon wrapped pork loin, red pepper, and mushroom.
- Place skewer on a hot grill. Turn every 5 minutes until internal temperature is 165-175 degrees F.
- Serve with baguette and a green salad with a light dressing such as a vinaigrette.
Serve with Spanish Sangria. Due to medication, I had to use non-alcoholic Sangria but still good.