Mtsvadi (Pork Shashlik)
User Reviews
4.6
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
6 skewers
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Calories
488 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Georgian
Mtsvadi (Pork Shashlik)
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This Georgian Shashlik or Mtsvadi recipe is a juicy, flavorful, and incredibly delicious dish that has been a family favorite for years. With just 4 simple ingredients, you can easily recreate this classic recipe at home and treat your family to a truly special meal.
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Ingredients
For Shashlik
- 2 lb pork shoulder cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
- 2 large onions grated on a metal grater or thinly sliced
- 2 zucchini cut into ¼ - ½ inch slices
- 15 cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
For Shashlik Sauce
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1 talk celery
- ½ c Dill
- 1 avocado
- ½ c cilantro
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
To make Mtsvadi
- In a large bowl combine pork, onion, salt and pepper. Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap or lid and marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
- If you use the wood skewers, make sure to soak them in water for a minimum of 30 minutes before grilling. This will keep them from burning up on the grill.
- Thread the meat, sliced zucchini and tomatoes onto the skewers.
- Preheat the grill to a medium high heat.
- Grill for 15-20 minutes turning from time to time, until Shashlik is brown on the sides and cooked through. (After 15 minutes, remove one piece of Shashlik from the skewer and slice in half. If it’s no longer pink in the centre, Shashlik is ready.)
To make Shashlik Sauce
- In a blender or food processor combine all ingredients for the sauce and process until creamy. Serve immediately with Shashlik.
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Notes
- Onion: I recommend grating the onion on a large or small grater. Alternatively, you can thinly slice the onion. But I believe that grating the onion releases more juice, making it easier to penetrate the meat.
- Marination: Despite that, traditionally, Georgians don’t marinate the meat before grilling, but we still like to do so. 2 hours should be enough for the onion to infuse the meat with a flavor.
- Soak the skewers: If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will prevent them from burning on the grill.
- Refrigerate: After enjoying your delicious shashlik, any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator. Simply place the shashlik in an airtight sealed container and it will keep for up to 3 days.
- Reheat Instructions: When you're ready to enjoy your shashlik again, reheat it gently on the stove over medium heat or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until it is warmed through. Remember to turn the skewers occasionally for even heating.
- Freezing: Unfortunately, due to the nature of the ingredients used in this recipe, it is not recommended to freeze cooked shashlik as it can affect the texture and flavor. However, you can freeze the uncooked marinated meat on its skewers. Make sure to thaw it in the refrigerator before grilling.
- Thaw Instructions: If you've frozen uncooked shashlik, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Once it has reached room temperature, you're ready to grill.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
488kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
18.6g
(6%)
Protein
30.7g
(61%)
Fat
33.4g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
10.5g
(53%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
687mg
(29%)
Potassium
1345mg
(38%)
Fiber
6.4g
(26%)
Sugar
8.7g
(17%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.6g | 6% |
| Protein | 30.7g | 61% |
| Fat | 33.4g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 687mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1345mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 6.4g | 26% |
| Sugar | 8.7g | 17% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.6
33 reviews
Excellent
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