Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups uncooked Original Couscous
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 boneless pork chops, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- zest of one orange
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, for garnish
Preparation
- Combine cumin, ginger, allspice, garlic powder and cayenne and rub mixture over pork cubes. Skewer cubes and grill over hot coals for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl cover couscous and cherries with boiling water seasoned with ½ teaspoon salt; cover and let rest 5 minutes. Stir onion into couscous.
- Arrange cucumber around the edge of serving platter; arrange couscous mixture in center, top with orange slices and pork cubes.
- In small bowl stir together olive oil, orange juice, zest, brown sugar, salt and pepper; drizzle over salad; garnish with pecans.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 person(s)
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
