CALABRIAN SPIEDINI
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 9h35m
Yield about 12 skewers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season the pork well with a good amount of black pepper and grey salt. Mince the garlic and then, sprinkle with salt to help the mashing process. Using the side of a knife, mash it into a paste (this process is helped along if you sprinkle the garlic with a little salt to help break it up). The mashed garlic flavor will spread throughout the sausage more easily than minced garlic. Add the garlic to the sausage, then add the California chili powder (this is a sweet chili that will give the sausage a strong red color). Add the chili flakes, beer, and fennel seeds and mix well. Cover sausage in a bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Chef's note: if you'd like to test pork sausage for seasoning, fry a little in a small pan with some olive oil before tasting. Remember, you can always add more seasoning, but you can never take it away!
- To form spiedini:
- Preheat a grill.
- Just before your cookout, soak 12-inch wooden skewers in water for 1 hour so they won't catch on fire when you place them on the grill. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Form the sausage into baseball sized meatballs and place on the cookie sheet. To form the spiedini, flatten the balls into patties, place 2 skewers in the middle of a sausage patty, then wrap the patty firmly around the skewer. Wrap the spiedini in foil that you will use to bring them to the grill.
- To Grill spiedini:
- Place spiedini on the cooler part of the coals or on a medium grill. Drizzle with olive oil. Grill for about 10 minutes on each side, until well cooked.
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S.I. HASAN
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the spiedini always turn out delicious. I usually serve them with a side of roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Kara Irving
[email protected]These spiedini were amazing! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Itumeleng Ramodubjane
[email protected]Overall, the spiedini were a good dish. They were easy to make and they tasted good. However, I think I would make a few changes next time to make them even better.
Md Asadullah Rohoman
[email protected]The spiedini were delicious, but they were a bit difficult to eat. The skewers were too long and the food kept falling off.
Faten Alkhlaela
[email protected]The spiedini were a bit too spicy for me. I think I would use a milder sausage next time.
TJ Williams
[email protected]The spiedini were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more olive oil to the marinade next time.
Elmedin Husejnovic
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the spiedini would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.
Llynn
[email protected]These spiedini were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The finished product was delicious and everyone at my party loved them.
Nick Jayne
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these spiedini. The spicy sausage and the sweet peppers are a perfect match. I also appreciate that this recipe is relatively low in calories and fat.
Angela Dumont
[email protected]The spiedini were delicious! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and they were a hit.
Wendell Rackley
[email protected]I've made these spiedini several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for parties or potlucks because they're easy to make ahead of time and they travel well.
Shahzaib Jam
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. The spiedini turned out great and were a delicious and healthy snack.
Linda Silva
[email protected]These Calabrian spiedini were a hit at my last party! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making these again.