How to Cut Meat for Kebabs

Kebabs are delicious at a summer barbecue.

Kebabs, also known as kabobs and satays, are skewers of grilled meat that typically include lamb, chicken, steak or shrimp as the primary ingredient. You can also include vegetables for added flavor. Cut the meat so it's about the same size as the vegetables to allow for even cooking. If you have trouble stabilizing the meat on the skewer, try using a second skewer.

Things You'll Need

• Sharp knife
• Skewer
• Cutting board

Instructions

1. Place your lamb, chicken and beef on the cutting board. Shrimp goes straight onto the skewer.

2. Use a sharp knife to cut the meat into 1-1/2-inch cubes. The cubes are a bit bigger than bite-size, allowing a couple skewers to be a full meal. Larger pieces take too long to cook.

3. Add the meat to the skewers and grill according to your recipe's instructions.

Tips & Warnings

• Pair meats with vegetables that have the similar cooking time. For example, peppers and onions pair well with chicken. Tomatoes, which cook faster, are perfect for shrimp.

References

• "Kebabs on the Grill (Creative Cooking Library Series)"; Sunset Books; 1995
• "Asian Grilling: 85 Satay, Kebabs, Skewers and Other Asian-Inspired Recipes for Your Barbecue"; Su-mei Yu; 2002
• "Blistering Barbecues: Burgers, Wraps & Kebabs"; Kate Weatherell et al; 2008

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish