
Pork shashlik in kefir
Description
Making delicious shashlik is a science in itself, as it's not easy to choose the right meat, prepare the marinade, and cook it properly. But there are always tried-and-true recipes to help you. This recipe describes
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the meat and cut it into cubes up to 5 cm in size. Cut the meat first across the grain, then along the grain. Place the cut meat into a bowl.
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Step 2
Peel 4 large onions. Don't skimp on the onion, as it will make the pork more juicy. Slice it into rings or half-rings and add to the meat.
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Step 3
Season the pork with pork spices. You can also use black and red pepper or a mix of different peppers.
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Step 4
Pour in the kefir and mix thoroughly.
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Step 5
Cover the bowl with meat with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 5-8 hours to marinate.
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Step 6
Salt the meat half an hour before grilling.
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Step 7
Prepare the grill. Thread the marinated meat onto skewers. Remove any very small pieces of onion, as they are likely to burn.
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Step 8
Evenly place the skewers with meat on the grill and turn them periodically. Grill the shashlik until golden brown on all sides.
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Step 9
To check the meat's doneness, cut off a large piece. It should be tender and release clear juice.
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Step 10
Remove the cooked shashlik from the skewers and serve with vegetable salads and fresh herbs.
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Step 11
Done.