Cubano Lamb Appetizer Skewers And Cilantro-citrus Dip

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb thin-cut boneless lamb chop
• 16 pieces ham, cubes (3/4-inch)
• 16 pieces swiss cheese, cubes (3/4-inch)
• 24 baby dill pickles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika (sweet)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Recipe

• 1 in small bowl, combine ingredients for rub. spread on both sides of lamb chops.
• 2 grill chops or broil 4 inches from heat source 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until cooked through. let stand 5 minutes. cut into 8 1/2-inch strips.
• 3 on each skewer, thread 1 ham cube, 1 cheese cube, 1 pickle, 1 strip roasted lamb (skewered three times in an "s" shape), 1 pickle, 1 ham cube, 1 cheese cube and 1 pickle.
• 4 for dip, combine all dip ingredients in small bowl. serve along side kabobs. makes 8 skewers.