Pork Koftas with Tomato Dill Salsa

Enjoy these flavourful Pork Koftas grilled on the barbecue with fresh Tomato Dill Salsa.

If you are looking to change up your burger game, try making Pork Koftas or Beef Keftas and wrapping them around pre-soaked wooden skewers.

This Eastern Mediterranean specialty does not require any kind of dipping side sauce but instead is paired with fresh salsa adding additional texture and flavour.

A fragrant mixture of aromatics like green onion, garlic and fresh dill give this kofta its flavour, along with spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika.

These ingredients are carefully mixed into the pork and egg mixture and then formed around skewers.

PRO TIPS

• Swap pork for beef or lamb
• Do not over mix your kofta mixture or the meat will end up tough
• Serve with pitas, a side of couscous, fresh lettuce, grains or roasted potatoes
• Also good served without pita, in a lettuce cup or as is with fresh salsa
• Try to make each Koftas the same size to ensure even cooking
• Prepare mixture the night before and keep in refrigerator for a quick meal the next day

Pork Koftas with Tomato Dill Salsa

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Course: dinner, Entree, lunch, Main

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 & 1/2 lbs ground pork
• 2 green onions minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 1/2 tsp each smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp each salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 egg beaten
• To make the salsa
• 3 to matoes diced
• 2 green onions sliced thin
• 1 tbsp dill fresh or dried
• 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• pinch salt & sugar
• Pita pockets
• Cucumbers sliced thin
• Red onion sliced thin
• Skewers

Instructions

• If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes.
• In large bowl mix together pork through egg. Divide into 8-10 portions forming each into a long cylinder shape or smaller if you prefer smaller bites.
• Mold onto skewer.
• Place on greased grill over medium heat, turning for even browning and cooking approximately 10 minutes.
• Once cooked serve with or without skewers, served along side a stack of pita and topped with your favourite salsa or toppings.

Notes

To make the Salsa: mix tomatoes through olive oil adding a pinch of sugar & salt as you go. Let sit for a few minutes to combine flavours. This salsa is unusually delicious!