REAL DEAL SHISH KABOB MARINADE
AND GRILLING GUIDE
 
1 cup high quality yogurt
1/4 olive oil
1 lemon fresh squeezed
minced garlic to taste (at least 2 cloves per kabob preferably)
chili powder to taste
pinch of salt
1 tbsp. fresh ground pepper

Simple... just put all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix them until it is completely consistent. Marinate overnight in a big Ziploc bag or a container large enough for the kabobs to be totally immersed.

Before you grill, season the kabobs with salt and pepper (ever so carefully). I also enjoy a little olive oil on them to bring out the true flavor and prepare them for the fire.

Make the most out of your marinade.

Cooking:

When you cook, start the grill on VERY HIGH heat to bring out a lovely crispness to the kabob. So, make sure you put your kabob on the hottest part of the grill when you START cooking, but NOT the WHOLE TIME.

Be CAREFUL not to burn it, so make sure to keep a close eye on it, carefully turning it. I like using tongs and a spatula together, being very delicate when turning, to keep the kabob intact.

When you see that all of the surfaces are crisped and the meat feels like it is firm, move it from the hot part of the grill and put it on a spot where it won't receive as much direct heat. This will allow the meat to cook on the inside now.

Make sure to stay by the meat to make sure it does not overcook or burn. Especially if you are cooking beef and like it rare or medium rare.

Submitted by: justin j

recipe reviews
Real Deal Shish Kabob Marinade and Grilling Guide
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 James (Michigan) says:
This recipe is extremely simple, and equally delicious. I have used it several times now. It goes perfectly on lamb, beef or chicken. There have been only favorable comments from everyone I have served this to.

Thank you for the recipe. The grilling tips were also helpful.
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 Clayton (Florida) says:
Great recipe. I added a nip bottle of cognacto it for a better recipe and plesant aftertaste.
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 Anne Sullivan (California) says:
Have not made this, but really enjoyed reading your comments. Will remember all your suggestions... Thanks! (just a question though... How do you avoid ending up with a small part of the meat uncooked...The part near the skewer?) thanks... Anne
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 Michelle (Indiana) says:
Delicious and so easy! I used Greek yogurt and made it with beef, but I can totally see doing this with chicken or lamb. I love when so few ingredients deliver such a punch!

 

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