Cubano Pork Appetizer Skewers and Cilantro-Citrus Dip

Directions

1. In small bowl, combine ingredients for rub (1 Tbs olive oil, 1 tsp orange zest, 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp dry mustard, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp sweet paprika). Spread on both sides of pork 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 pork (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 (1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 Tbs cilantro, 1 Tbs spicy brown mustard, 2 tsp lime juice, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp orange zest) in small bowl. Makes about 1/2 cup. Serve along side kabobs.