Pork Shashlik (Shish Kebab Recipe)
Pork Shashlik is the perfect summer BBQ food! Cubes of pork are marinated in simple spices with lots of sliced onions and mineral water to make the meat tender then threaded on skewers for grilling! Make-ahead or marinade for at least 6 hours before serving.
Equipment
- set of metal skewers, (or soak wooden sticks for 20 minutes)
- grill or mangal
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 6 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt, (trimmed from fat)
- 4 onions, (halved and thinly sliced)
- 1 Tbsp coriander
- 1 Tbsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp salt
- 1 Shashlik seasoning packet
- 500 ml sparkling water
Instructions
Directions:
- Cut the pork into large 1.5-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl combine the pork, sliced onions, coriander, seasoning packet, salt, and black pepper. Massage the onions into the meat for 3 minutes (use gloves for easier cleanup).
- Add the mineral water and mix everything well. Let it marinate for at least 6 hours before serving or refrigerate for up to 4 days in the marinade.
- Thread the meat onto skewers and discard marinade with onions.
- Arrange skewers onto a preheated 400°F grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes so that the meat cooks evenly.
Notes
Notes:
- Shish kebabs are done when the internal temp reads 160-165°F.
- A shashlik seasoning packet has a mixture of coriander, hot red pepper, paprika, basil, marjoram, parsley, garlic, fenugreek, turmeric, bay leaf, mint, and salt.
- If you don't have the seasoning packet, simply use 2 1/2 Tbsp of coriander and omit the packet.
- Make sure to grill shashlik at least 6-inches over direct heat for a good sear, the key is to rotate them every 3-4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Pork Shashlik (Shish Kebab Recipe)
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
179
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
1488
mg
65
%
Potassium
437
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
9
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
32
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
