Bacon-Wrapped Shashlik: Step-by-Step Recipe

Шаг 1

Beef is very lean meat, so some extra fat like smoked pork belly won’t hurt. Bacon also gives the meat a smoky flavor. That’s why it’s best not to overdo the spices—they could overpower the flavor. Cut the meat into medium-sized pieces.

Шаг 2

Add chopped onion, slightly crushed with coarse sea salt, and pepper. I’m not describing a marinade, because it’s not the main point of the recipe. Let the meat marinate for 5–6 hours in a cool place.

Шаг 3

Slice the bacon into thin long strips and wrap it around the meat pieces. Thread onto skewers in a way that the bacon doesn’t come undone. My bacon slices wrapped a little more than halfway around the meat.

Шаг 4

Grill over hot coals, turning the skewers constantly. Be sure to have water ready, as the fat from the bacon drips onto the coals and can cause flare-ups.