Cubes

Cubes are generally used for skewers and come from the tenderloin, leg (inside round) or loin. Cubes from the leg or shoulder can be used for stews and other slow-cooked recipes.

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Cubes don’t need to be marinated, but this step adds flavour and preserves moisture during cooking.
For skewers and stews, use 2.5–4 cm (1–1 ½ in.) cubes.
For souvlaki or dishes that require smaller cubes, opt for a size of 2–2.5 cm (¾–1 in.).
For a tender, flavourful taste, stewing cubes should be gently simmered. Brown them first in a bit of hot oil, season and cover with an aromatic liquid such as wine, beer, broth or seasoned water.

Availability

Pork cubes are easy to find in grocery stores. You can also buy a tenderloin, leg or loin and cut your own cubes.

Cooking method	Instructions
On the stove	Heat some oil in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Brown meat for 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with flour while stirring and cook for 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until meat is tender.
In The Oven	Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 165 ^oC (325 ^oF). Heat some oil in an oven-safe pot set over medium-high heat. Brown half the meat at a time to make sure all cubes are golden brown. Add broth and bring to a boil while stirring. Cover and bake for about 2 hours 30 minutes or until meat is very tender.
On the BBQ	Preheat BBQ to high. Grill skewers directly over heat source for about 3 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to low. Move skewers to the upper rack and continue cooking for 4–5 minutes. Remove skewers from grill and cover with foil. Let sit for 3 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the meat to settle and the juices to be distributed throughout.
Slow cooker	Heat some oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Brown cubes on all side for 3–4 minutes. Transfer the seared meat into the slow cooker and cover with broth. Cover and cook 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
Pressure cooker	Preheat the interior of the pressure cooker using the sauté setting. In the pressure cooker, heat oil and brown cubes on all sides. Add broth and bring to a boil. Close and program the pressure cooker to the meat setting, then set cooking time to 20 minutes. Let the pressure cooker depressurize naturally and remove lid.

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