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Tandoori Pork Kebabs are just the same as Tandoori Chicken Kebabs, using Pork instead of Chicken. Just dice the Pork, Marinate and Skewer to cook. You can also skip adding in the Yogurt for the marinade to get a spicier Pork Kebab, or use the Tandoori Masala directly on the Pork alone for an even hotter Tandoori Pork Kebab.

This recipe uses a JAH Product ~ Tandoori Masala. If you don’t have this, Kissan Tandoori Spice will work.

Pork

Although, it is preferable for fattier cuts of Pork to be used. Any cut of Pork will work here, even Pork Loin, which is very lean. The Papain in the Tandoori Masala will soften even lean cuts and give pretty good results.

You want about a quarter pound per Kebab, giving you 4 Kebabs from 1 lb of Pork, or a bit more.

Pork Shoulder

Pork Shoulder

Trim any excess fat and freeze to render out for other recipes, and dice the Pork into 1 inch.

1 Inch Bone In Pork Chop

Pork Chops

Dice 1 lb of Pork Chops into 1 inch cubes. If using Bone in Pork Chops, save the bones for other recipes.

Tandoori Marinade

Combine the ingredients for the Tandoori Marinade. Marinate the Pork for 1–2 hours. The Marinade is enough to do about 1 lb of Pork or a bit more. If adding more, ensure that all the Pork gets a generous coating. The longer the marination time, the more tender the meat will get.

Tandoori Pork Marinade

Tandoori Marinade

Sour Cream, Heavy Cream, or Coconut Milk can be substituted for the Yogurt in this marinade. A Neutral Oil is preferred, however 1 Tbl or so of Mustard Oil with the Neutral Oil works really well.

Tandoori Pork kebab Heat Level

This is a mild heat with the marinade and a medium heat without the marinade. For an even spicier Tandoori Pork Kebab, omit the Yogurt and even reducing the Oil to 1 Tbl or so. The Yogurt is what calms down the Heat and with this omitted the heat level goes up a bit.

You can also just use the seasoning on the Pork directly without any Oil or Lemon Juice for an even hotter Kebab. With just the Tandoori Masala, this will be the hottest you can get the kebabs. If you’re wanting even more heat, then add Hot Chilies, Kashmir, Deggi Mirch, Cayenne Pepper into the marinade or with the Tandoori Masala to season the Pork directly.

Kashmir Chili Powder

Kashmir Chilli Powder

If not using the marinade, you will still want to the Pork to sit or dry marinate for the Tandoori Masala to penetrate and season the meat before cooking. The papain will also assist in tenderizing the meat.

Tandoori Pork Skewers

Use steel skewers. Wooden skewers you have to soak overnight and are not worth the hassle. The steel skewers are stronger with no prep time and easy to clean. Lasting you a lifetime.

How to Cook Tandoori Pork Kebabs

No matter how you cook the Kebabs, ensure an internal temperature of 145 F or higher.

Rotisserie Tandoori Pork Kebabs

There are two ways you can cook the Tandoori Pork Kebabs. Either quickly for 15 minutes at a high heat (about 400F).

The other way is to cook slowly at 250 F for 55 minutes and then 400 F for 5–10 minutes just to get some char. The later will create very tender Pork Meat and is my preferred way of cooking the Tandoori Pork Kebabs using a Rotisserie.

Oven Tandoori Pork Kebabs

Preheat the oven to 450 F with the rack in middle position. Place the Kebabs on a rack over a baking sheet with a bit of water to avoid any fat dripping off and burning up. Place into the oven to cook anywhere from 13 to 15 minutes, flipping them over halfway through. Then optionally Broil to develop color or charring if needed. Remove and let cool.

These can also be slow cooked at 250 F for about 55 minutes and then broiled for charring.

Recipes with Tandoori Pork Kebabs

These are good just by themselves for a snack or lunch. For a complete meal, serve with some Rice or place them into some Naan Bread with Vegetables like the Tandoori Salad & Sauces. These can also be included in Butter Chicken for a Butter Pork Dish. Pretty much anywhere Tandoori Chicken Kebabs are used, Tandoori Pork Kebabs can be used instead.

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

Instead of Tandoori Chicken, add Tandoori Pork for a Butter Pork Dish. It’s just as good, and I sometimes opt for this style of Butter Chicken.

Tandoori Chicken Pita Pocket

Tandoori Pita Pocket

Instead of Tandoori Chicken, add Tandoori Pork for a Tandoori Pita Pocket.

NAAN Bread

Naan

Serve the Tandoori Pork Kebabs on super soft Naan Bread with a Tandoori Salad or Kachumber with some Greens.

Tandoori Pork Kebabs

Tandoori Pork Kebabs

Amazing Tandoori Pork Kebabs. Just Marinate & Skewer to cook. Make them even spicier with added heat, or tone it down with the marinade.
Servings: 4 Kebabs
Prep10 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Marination1 hour

Equipment

  • 1 Rotisserie Unit with Kebab assembly
  • 1 Marinating Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pork - Diced 1 inch
  • 1/4 C Yogurt & Neutral Oil - each
  • 2 Tbl Tandoori Masala
  • 1 Tbl Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Combine the Yogurt, Oil, Tandoori Masala & Lemon Juice and mix well.
  • Remove any excess fat from the Pork and freeze to render out for other recipes, Dice the Pork into 1 inch cubes and add to the marinade. Toss well, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Skewer Pork and place unto the Kebab rack. Cook at 250 F for 55 minutes. Afterward, raise the temp to 430 F and cook until the desired level of Char is achieved. Remove and let cool before serving.

Notes

Oven Slow Cooked

Tandoori Pork Kebabs can also be cooked in the oven at 250 F for 55 minutes and then broiled until the desired level of Char is achieved. Place the Kebabs on a Rack, so they are lifted and can be flipped halfway through with some water in the pan to prevent the drippings from smoking. 
 

Heat preference

The Yogurt marinade tones the heat down to a Mild heat. For an even spicier Tandoori Pork Kebab, omit the Yogurt or even more heat by using the Tandoori Masala directly on the Pork. You can also include Hot Chiles in the marinade or Kashmir Chilli Powder, Deggi Mirch or Cayenne Pepper with the Tandoori Masala or in the Marinade.
 
 
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Tandoori Kebabs, Tandoori Pork Kebabs, Tandoori Pork Skewers, Tandoori Pork Tikka, Tandoori Tikka
Author: JAH

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