Ukrainian Shashlyk Recipes

Steps:

• Remove the bone and skin from the meat and cut off excess fat.
• Cut the meat into 1x2 inch pieces and put them into a bowl.
• Combine all the ingredients, pour over the meat, and mix thoroughly.
• Cover and let the mixture stand for 2 hours or longer at room temperature to marinate and tenderize the meat.
• This is very important for successful results.
• Drain the meat and pat dry each piece very thoroughly to prevent sputtering during cooking.
• Save the marinade for tenderizing roasts.
• Arrange the meat cubes on a skewer.
• Brush the filled skewers very generously with cooking oil.
• Place the skewers under the broiler close to strong heat.
• Turn the skewers every few minutes and baste frequently with cooking oil or with the fat that drips into the pan.
• Total broiling time will be about 12 minutes.
• Slip the meat off the skewers onto a hot plate and season with salt and pepper.
• When steamed rice is used, place the shashlyk over it and garnish attractively.
• Serve at once.

Steps:

• In a large bowl arrange a layer meat, then onion, 2 bay leaves and some peppercorns. Continue with the rest ingredients.
• Stir in the vinegar. The meat must be all covered up with the vinegar. Put the lid or cover with foil and put it into the fridge overnight.
• Next day drain the meat. Arrange the meat cubes on a skewer.
• Broil or grill until done (20 minutes).

Steps:

• Remove the bone and skin from the meat and cut off excess fat.
• Cut the meat into 1x2 inch pieces and put them into a bowl.
• Combine all the marinate ingredients, pour over the meat, and mix thoroughly.
• Cover and let the mixture stand for 2 hours or longer at room temperature to marinate and tenderize the meat.
• This is very important for successful results.
• Drain the meat and pat dry each piece very thoroughly to prevent sputtering during cooking.
• Save the marinade for tenderizing roasts.
• When ready to broil the shashlyk, thread each skewer with a cube of lamb, a thick slice of the tomato, another piece of lamb, and then a mushroom cap, place the bacon slices between each.
• Continue in this manner until the skewer is filled.
• Prepare the WINE SAUCE by combining the wine with the remaining ingredients in a sealer.
• Close the sealer and shake it vigorously to blend the ingredients thoroughly.
• Pour the sauce into a shallow dish and roll the filled skewers in it to coat meat thoroughly.
• Place the skewers under the broiler close to strong heat.
• Turn the skewers every few minutes and baste frequently with the wine sauce.
• Total broiling time will be about 12 minutes.
• Slip the meat off the skewers onto a hot plate and season with salt and pepper.
• When steamed rice is used, place the shashlyk over it and garnish attractively.
• Serve at once.
• Traditional Ukrainian Cookery.