SPIEDIES
Spiedies are a mainstay sandwich of Binghamton, N.Y., and its surrounding boroughs. They're made of meat marinated for a long time in what amounts to Italian dressing, then threaded onto skewers, grilled, and slid into a cheap sub roll, sometimes with a drizzle of fresh marinade or hot sauce. The recipe that follows calls for beef, but pork or venison can be used almost interchangeably. Marinate for a long time: a full 24 to 36 hours is not uncommon, and results in chunks of meat that are so deeply flavored that they taste great even when slightly overcooked. (If you use chicken, however, reduce the length of time in the marinade, since the meat starts to break down after 12 hours or so.) Serve the spiedies with an additional drizzle of lemon juice and olive oil, on top of Italian bread or alongside rice.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, lunch, barbecues, sandwiches, main course
Time P1DT25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the marinade: Whisk together all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add the meat to the marinade and cover tightly, or place into large, re-sealable plastic bags and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours (or 10 to 12 hours for chicken).
- Build a fire in your grill, leaving about 1/3 of grill free of coals, or set a gas grill to high.
- Remove the meat from its marinade and thread onto metal skewers, or wooden ones that you have soaked in water for 30 minutes or so. The chunks can be placed quite close together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- When coals are covered with gray ash and fire is still quite high (you can hold your hand 5 inches above coals for only a couple of seconds), place the skewers of meat directly over the flames. Allow the meat to cook, undisturbed, for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, then use kitchen tongs to turn them over and repeat on the other side. Continue turning the skewers every couple of minutes until the meat is deeply crisp at its edges, and cooked entirely through, approximately another 5 to 7 minutes. (Remove them to the cool side of the grill if they begin to burn, and cover the grill to allow them to smoke-roast until finished; this is much less likely to happen on a gas grill.)
- Allow the spiedies to rest on a cutting board for a few minutes, then remove the meat from the skewers onto cut hero rolls or a plate. Serve with hot sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 590, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Lemon Lime
[email protected]Spiedies are delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The chicken was tender and juicy and the marinade was flavorful. I will definitely be making spiedies again.
Jack Patterson
[email protected]Spiedies are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a big batch of spiedies after a roasted chicken dinner and they were a hit! The marinade really helped to give the chicken a new flavor and the spiedies were a great addition to my lunch sal
Md Shejan
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try spiedies because I'm not a big fan of vinegar. But I'm so glad I did! The marinade is perfectly balanced and the chicken is so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making spiedies again.
Siam Hasan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I love spiedies! The marinade makes the chicken so tender and flavorful that I can't resist. I especially love eating spiedies with a side of grilled vegetables.
Kweku Balance
[email protected]Spiedies are the perfect food for a party or potluck. They are easy to make ahead of time and they can be served hot or cold. I always get rave reviews when I bring spiedies to a gathering.
Shahriar Sabbir
[email protected]I've made spiedies a few times now and they are always a hit! I love the way the marinade seeps into the chicken and makes it so flavorful. I also like that this recipe is so versatile - you can use any type of chicken you like, and you can grill, ba
Zain Jutt Saab
[email protected]Spiedies are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The marinade is flavorful and the meat is tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken.