Shashlik (Georgian Shish Kabobs)
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinate Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 23 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
462 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Shashlik (Georgian Shish Kabobs)
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Shashlik is a Georgian skewer of tender, juicy marinated pork grilled with onions, peppers, and topped with a lemon, mint and honey sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless center-cut pork loin chops
- 3 colored bell peppers cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 large red onion cut into 1-inch chunks
Marinade
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 small white onion grated
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Sauce
- 2 large lemons (1 is for grilling)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix together the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Cut each boneless center cut pork chop into 6-8 cubes. Transfer pork and marinade to a Ziploc bag. Cut each boneless center cut pork chop into 6-8 cubes
- Squeeze air out of bag and seal. Massage pork with marinade and marinate overnight or 4 hours minimum in refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to 400°F. Remove pork from marinade and discard marinade. Alternately skewer bell pepper, onion and pork on skewers.
- In a small bowl mix together the juice from one lemon (about 3-4 tablespoons), honey and mint. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Set aside. Slice remaining lemons into 1/2 inch thick rings and set aside.
- Spray pork kabobs with cooking spray or olive oil to coat, then grill 1-2 minutes per side, or to an internal temperature of 145°F. Grill lemon slices on both sides along with kabobs.
- Allow meat to rest 5 minutes, then serve with grilled lemons and a drizzle of honey mint sauce over the top.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
372mg
(16%)
Potassium
825mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
2039IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
98mg
(109%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 825mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 2039IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 98mg | 109% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
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