How long does it take to make Shishlik?

Cut the meat into fairly large cubes, about 3 cm, marinate overnight in the fridge (or a few hours at room temperature) and grill over a very hot grill: the first side until charred and it releases, the second for much less time.

4 hr 7 minTotal

Step by Step

#	What to do	How long
1	In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, salt and black pepper, add the meat cubes and toss	4 hr
2	Thread the meat cubes onto skewers	—
3	Light the grill and heat it to high	—
4	Put the skewers on the grill and grill for 3–4 minutes per side	7 min

How to Tell It's Done

until all are coated
until the meat is browned outside

Tips

Don't move the skewer until the underside is charred and releases from the grate on its own; the second side needs much less time.

More Ways

A marinade of olive oil, lemon juice and grated onion with spices; marinate the lamb cubes for about 6 hours, skewer and grill for about 5 minutes.
Skewer the pieces of meat with the vegetables in between, and grill.

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