How to Double Skewer a Kabob

Have you ever tried to flip over a kabob on the grill, only to have the meat and vegetables swing around to the cooked side? The solution: double skewers. Double skewers hold the contents in place so that both sides can be equally grilled.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Purchase double skewers that are connected to one another at one end. These skewers can be found at specialty cooking stores or online at stores such as Williams-Sonoma. Stainless steel skewers will last the longest and ensure that the tines do not rust out. An alternative method of double skewers is simply to purchase enough single skewers and double them up for each kabob. It is harder to double skewer a kabob with this method as the tines on single skewers are often thicker.

2. Cut the meat and vegetables large enough to be threaded by double skewers. One and a half inches is the average for double skewers.

3. Grip the handled end of the skewers and thread each piece of food on to the skewers. The food should nestled up against each other, but not so close that the heat from the grill has difficulty reaching inside each piece.

4. Spray the grill with cooking oil when heated. Place each kabob on the grill, broad side face down. Cook an average of six to eight minutes, depending on the size of the food and type. Flip the kabobs over and continue to grill the other side.

5. Soak the skewers in a drop of dishwashing soap and water when finished. Toss wooden skewers into the garbage.

Tips & Warnings

• When using wooden skewers, soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to cooking. This prevents the skewers from catching on fire during the grilling.
• Marinade your kabob meats the night or a few hours before. Marinades add flavor and keep the contents moist. Some of the simplest marinades are found in salad dressings and sauces.

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