Skewers are not just a hit during barbecue season. Skewers with meat and vegetables also make for a delicious Sunday meal in the kitchen. Sometimes, however, it can happen that the treats stick to the skewer. Here we have a simple tip so that this doesn't happen at your home:
Oil the skewers well
To ensure the meat does not stick to the skewer, rub the skewers with a little cooking oil. This makes the skewers much easier to remove when eating.
Which meat is suitable for skewering?
The meat should cook relatively quickly, but it must not dry out. Skewers are usually grilled over high direct heat, and not every type of meat is suitable for this. Here is a list of which meat is best suited for skewers:
- Turkey and chicken: boneless leg, inner fillet, breast
- Pork: loin, slightly marbled shoulder, tenderloin
- Beef: roast beef, sirloin, tenderloin
Extra tip:If you prefer it flavorful and as juicy as possible, choose slightly marbled pieces. If you prefer the meat to be tender and mild, then opt for fillet or tenderloin, though these will be less juicy.
Marinating meat for skewers
Since the pieces of meat have a large surface area, they are perfect for marinating. To do this, cut the meat into bite-sized pieces and coat them completely with the marinade in a bowl or a freezer bag. If you also want vegetables on the skewer, marinate the vegetables together with the meat. After marinating, place the pieces on the skewers and finish grilling.
Extra info:For skewers, it is sufficient to marinate the meat shortly before grilling. Most marinades do not penetrate very deeply into the meat. Salting, on the other hand, changes the meat and makes it juicier when cooked: therefore, salt the meat up to 24 hours before grilling.
Which skewers are better, wood or metal?
Wooden skewers:
- Advantage: no washing up
- Disadvantage: burn easily
Extra tip:Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling
Metal skewers:
- Advantage: no soaking necessary, do not burn
- Disadvantage: must be washed
For both types of skewers, it is better to buy square rather than round ones, because with square ones there is no risk of the meat pieces rotating and making turning difficult.
How do I assemble the skewer?
It is essential to cut the meat pieces into equal-sized, if possible rectangular, shapes so that they can cook evenly. Simply slide sausages onto the skewer lengthwise. If the meat is very thin, fold or roll it once and then place it on the skewer.
Which vegetables are suitable for a skewer?
As with meat, choose vegetables that do not take too long to cook.
Vegetables for a skewer:
- Onion,
- Bell pepper,
- Mushrooms
- Zucchini
- Tomatoes
These vegetables should be pre-cooked:
- Cauliflower,
- Broccoli
- Kohlrabi
Fruit for a skewer:
Try fruit with meat:
- Plum, apricot, or pineapple with pork
- Banana with turkey
Read also: Tips for grilling
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