Pork Skewers (Shashlik)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
4 hrs
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course
Pork Skewers (Shashlik)
Description
This Pork Skewers (Shashlik) recipe begins by cutting pork sirloin into one-inch chunks and combining them with sliced onion, pressed garlic, salt, and black pepper. The addition of red wine and olive oil enriches the marinade, allowing flavors to meld during a 3 to 4 hour refrigeration period. The onions in the marinade contribute sweetness and moisture.
Before grilling, soaked wooden skewers are used to thread meat and onion chunks without crowding, which helps achieve even cooking and desirable browning. Grilling over medium heat, the pork cooks through with caramelized, slightly charred edges, while the onions soften but retain some texture.
This dish is well-suited for outdoor grilling or a barbecue, providing a savory and aromatic meat option. It can be served with side dishes like grilled vegetables, flatbreads, or fresh salads to complement the smoky flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 to 2 lb pork sirloin
- 1/4 cup red wine dry, such as merlot
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 onion medium, sliced into 1" pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6 to 8 wooden skewer 12-inch
Instructions
- Chop pork into 1 inch pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add sliced onion and press in the 4-5 cloves of garlic.
- Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and stir everything to combine.
- Pour in 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup red wine. Stir everything to combine.
- Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for 3-4 hours.
- About 15-30 minutes before your meat is done marinating, place 6-8 wooden skewers in a pyrex dish with enough water to submerge the sticks.
- Preheat your grill and just before adding your meat, set to medium.
- Skewer the meat and onions (don't squish them too tightly together; they meat should be just touching on the skewer, not smashed together).
- Grill over medium heat, turning every 4 minutes or so until all sides are browned and the meat is cooked through.
Enjoy with our favorite BBQ sauce or A1.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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