Barbecue! From this one word it blows an appetizing smell, the aroma of meat and spices. It’s hard to imagine the whole variety of his recipes. Shish kebab in tandoor turns out to be very tender and juicy, truly gastronomic taste.

Classic tandoor barbecue

The classic recipe is very simple and includes only three ingredients.

It is important to remember that it is better to cut meat in large enough pieces, so it will preserve juiciness. The best meat for barbecue is pork.

Necessary components:

  • pork neck - 2 kg;
  • onions - 1 kg;
  • salt, pepper to taste.

Stages of cooking:

  1. Cut the pork neck into large pieces (about 2 times more than a regular barbecue).
  2. Onion cut into rings or half rings.
  3. Salt the meat, pepper to taste and mix with onions.
  4. Transfer meat and onions to a pan or bowl and put in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or better at night.
  5. The tandoor must be heated for 1.5 to 2 hours before frying the skewers.
  6. Pieces of meat strung on skewers and put in the oven.
  7. Cooking kebab in a tandoor of pork should be about 30 minutes., Periodically monitor the process.

Serve barbecue with your favorite sauce and fresh vegetables.

From brisket with potatoes

If you want to try something new, a kebab of brisket with potatoes will help. The recipe is very economical, easy to prepare, suitable for a large company and will delight you with a familiar taste in a new interpretation.

 

Necessary components:

  • potatoes - 1 kg;
  • smoked or raw pork belly or bacon - 350 g;
  • olive or vegetable oil - 50 g;
  • salt, pepper, garlic, hot pepper to taste.

Stages of cooking:

  1. Choose potatoes carefully. Smooth tubers are suitable without external damage and wormholes.
  2. Wash, peel and cut potatoes into slices or slices. The pieces should not be thick, otherwise the cooking time will increase.
  3. Salt chopped potatoes, pepper, mix with olive oil and chopped garlic. The oil will save potatoes from burning.
  4. Cut the breast into thin strips.
  5. String skewers of potato and brisket in skewers, wrapped in foil.
  6. Send the barbecue in a pre-heated tandoor and fry for 20-30 minutes.

Cooking in Armenian

Armenia is famous for its ancient traditions and masterly preparation of barbecue. The Armenian recipe cannot leave indifferent any lover of fried meat. There are many variations of Armenian shish kebab, let’s dwell on the oldest recipe with the addition of pomegranate.

Necessary components:

  • pork neck - 1 kg;
  • onion turnip - 0.5 kg;
  • pomegranate - 1 pc.;
  • salt, pepper, cilantro, red hot pepper, basil to taste.

Stages of cooking:

  1. The meat is cut into small pieces, onions - rings.
  2. Salt, pepper, onion rings are added to the meat, transferred to a saucepan and kept in a cool place for 10 to 12 hours.
  3. Peel the pomegranate and squeeze the juice. Add pomegranate juice to the meat an hour before cooking and mix well.
  4. Add along with pomegranate juice, cilantro and basil for flavor.
  5. Armenian shish kebab in tandoor is cooked very quickly, watch carefully so as not to overexpose.

Serving barbecue in Armenian is better in pita bread with herbs, sauce and onion rings.

Tender lamb shish kebab in tandoor

Lamb is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, has a low content of fat and cholesterol. Sheep meat must be able to choose and cook correctly. Lamb shish kebab is a juicy and tender gourmet delicacy.

 

Necessary components:

  • lamb - 1 kg;
  • wheat flour - 25 g;
  • salt, pepper, zira - 1 tsp each.

Stages of cooking:

  1. Cut the lamb into pieces about 4 by 4 cm.
  2. Mix flour with seasonings.
  3. Pour a little water into a small bowl or bowl.
  4. Dip each piece of lamb in a bowl with water, then roll in flour with spices and string on a skewer.
  5. In a heated oven, fry lamb skewers for about 30 minutes.

Oven recipe

In winter, there is not always the opportunity to cook barbecue on the grill or in the tandoor. A cooking method in the oven will come to the rescue. Juicy chicken skewers will turn out from the thigh.

Necessary components:

  • chicken thigh meat - 1 kg;
  • onion turnip - 2-3 heads;
  • mayonnaise - 100 g;
  • spicy sauce or adjika - 100 g;
  • salt, pepper to taste.

Stages of cooking:

  1. Chicken thigh meat cut into large enough pieces.
  2. Cut onion in half rings, mix with mayonnaise and spicy sauce.
  3. Add salt and pepper to the chicken.
  4. Mix the pieces with onion-mayonnaise marinade and leave in a warm place for 4 hours or in a cold room for 10 hours.
  5. Lay the pieces gently on a wire rack and place in the oven.
  6. Cooking time - about 30 minutes at a temperature of 200 degrees.

How long is the meat fried?

Meat preparation time depends on the size of the piece. The larger it is, the longer the process will be. Time also depends on the type of meat: pork and chicken cook faster. Medium pieces are fried in 20 minutes. Lamb will have to cook for about 30-35 minutes.

 

Shish kebab is a dish combining self-love of people of all ages, nations and professions. He can’t get bored due to the variety of recipes accumulated and tested over the years.

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