Marinated Pork Cubes

• olive oil↗3⁄4 cup
• parsley↗2 tablespoons

  minced

• garlic cloves↗2

  crushed

• crushed red pepper flakes↗2 teaspoons
• ground cumin↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• thyme↗1 teaspoon
• paprika↗1 teaspoon
• bay leaf↗1

  crumbled

• salt↗
• pepper↗
• pork↗1 1⁄2 lbs

  cut into cubes

• For dip
• almonds↗3 ounces

  chopped

• flour↗1 teaspoon
• sherry wine↗1⁄2 cup
• cup water↗1⁄4
• salt↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl combine first 8 ingredients (oil-bay leaf) and then season with salt and pepper. Add meat and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight or several hours (at least 4 hours), stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Remove meat from marinade using a slotted spoon. (Remember to reserve 1 tablespoon marinade for dip if making).

3. 3

   Heat one tablespoon marinade in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add meat in batches and cook until meat is brown (15 minutes).

4. 4

   Transfer to heated platter and serve with dip (see below) as an appetizer or serve over rice as a main dish.

5. 5

   To make dip: heat one tablespoon reserved marinade in a small skillet over low heat. Stir in almonds and cook until lightly colored. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring constantly (1-2 minutes). Add Sherry, water and salt and simmer 2-3 minutes longer.