RUSSIAN/GEORGIAN PORK SHASHLYK
I'd like to say this is a Russian recipe, but it's not really true. Shashlyk, a type of kebabs, came to Russia from the Caucasus, primarily from Georgia. But it's immensely popular all over Russia and is considered by my countrymen to be a quintessential "man's food", meaning, it should be prepared by men, who otherwise cook much less frequently than women do in Russia. As the hero of the Oscar-winning 1980 movie Moscow Does Not Believe In Tears says: "Shashlyk does not take women's hands". This is primarily because shaslyk in Russia is traditionally cooked in "mangals" - wood burning grills - during camps, open air parties, etc., where men dominate all elements of the show, from chopping the wood to cooking the meat. Every household in Russia will have their own recipe for shashlyk. Mine is developed via years of experimentation and is shown to produce good results even if you are not a dominating Russian male :) Shaslyk can be made of any meat, as well as from chicken and fish, but my favorite is pork shashlyk. If prepared correctly, it will produce the most succulent, juicy and tender pieces of meat. It MUST be cooked on a grill and ideally a wood or coal-burning version, as the smoky flavor is a quintessential element of shashlyk's taste. As for the meat, my favorite is fatty country ribs, but center loin roast or tenderloin will work too.
Provided by Andrei_Utkin
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly using your hands. The marinade should cover most of the meat. If it doesn't, add more vinegar and pomegranate juice in a 50/50% proportion.
- Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
- Thread pieces of meat onto wooden or metal skewers leaving at least 1/2 inch between the pieces. You can also alternate meat with onion rings, cherry tomatoes or other vegetables if you like.
- Grill for 15-20 minutes over hot ashes or charcoal (a gas grill will also produce acceptable results), turning skewers every five minutes and brushing the top with the marinade after each turn. Test for readiness by cutting through the meat - it must be medium-well to well done, very juicy and not overcooked.
- Serve with sliced tomatoes, peppers, raw onion rings, radishes and whole springs of parsley and cilantro.
- You will end up with a lot of leftover sliced onions from the marinade. It's delicious fried on a pan or grilled and may be served as a side for your shashlyk.
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Hasib love Happy
[email protected]This is the best shashlyk recipe I've ever tried. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Sujee Sujee
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The pork was cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Yilikal Mebrate
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy shashlyk dish.
Saeed HH
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The pork was tender and juicy, and the marinade was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
DeVon Jackson
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but that's just a personal preference. The pork was cooked perfectly and the marinade was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys spicy food.
deb harrison
[email protected]I've been making this shashlyk recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I highly recommend it.
Samba Esmeralda
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The pork is juicy and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Sara Sayed
[email protected]This shashlyk is so good! The pork is tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
hanifullah hakimi
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and everyone loved it. The pork was cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely make this again.
kim roberts
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing, and the pork is so tender. I highly recommend it.
Naeem Elahi
[email protected]I've tried many shashlyk recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of spices and herbs is perfect, and the pork is always juicy and delicious.
Emelie Tanninen
[email protected]This shashlyk recipe was a hit at my last BBQ! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.