In nature, cooking barbecue is already a tradition. Almost no holiday in spring and summer can do without this exquisite dish. Indeed, charcoal meat is very tasty, tender with a pleasant aroma of bonfire. The ideal option is lamb skewers. But what if there is no way to go outdoors? Then you can cook the lamb shish kebab in the oven! Although the meat is not cooked on charcoal, the dish is simply amazing! Consider the recipe for barbecue lamb in the oven.
What meat to choose
Of course, any meat is suitable for barbecue, it all depends on your taste preferences. In general, they believe that this dish came to us from the Caucasus, but this is a wrong judgment. The fact is that a long time ago in Russia, meat was often cooked in this way. True, it was called "meat on a spit" or "minced meat."
Well, in general, it is customary to cook barbecue from lamb. Initially, this was so, but then gradually began to use pork, and chicken and even vegetables! Therefore, which meat to choose for cooking is up to you, but we will not go far from traditions and prepare lamb skewers! It turns out delicious in the oven too!
Ingredients
To cook lamb shish kebab in the oven we need:
- Mutton. You can take as much as you like, depending on the servings.
- Onion.
- Vinegar.
- Lemon.
- Barbecue seasonings (optional).
- Salt pepper.
- Turmeric (1-2 pinches).
- Red pepper.
- Coriander (1 pinch).
Meat cutting
For barbecue use small pieces. The cervical part of lamb is suitable, the meat in this part is fragrant, but it requires a long heat treatment. For barbecue, you can use a loin or leg of lamb. These parts are ideal for lamb skewers in the oven. Bones should not be thrown away, then you can cook excellent broth from them. All tendons and films should be removed, they will interfere with the absorption of the marinade. As mentioned above, it is customary to use small pieces for barbecue, so you should divide the meat into small pieces and put in a bowl.
Marinade
Almost any mutton marinade will do. The main thing is not to overdo it with spices so as not to lose the taste of meat. In general, the taste of lamb is very rich, sometimes you even need to slightly weaken it with spices. You can experiment with the marinade in different ways, add or remove something to get the perfect taste that you like. Some work hard and prepare complex lamb marinades, while others simply use pepper and salt so as not to lose the taste of meat. We will use a simple, but at the same time, an excellent marinade, which will be perfectly combined with lamb. So let's get started.
First you need to take the onion and cut it into rings. You can add a lot of onions, this will add piquancy to our barbecue. Add a couple of lemon slices, purely for a little sourness. Salt and pepper to taste. If you like more spicy, then you can add red pepper. In principle, everything can already be mixed and it will turn out delicious. But we move on! You need to add a little kebab seasoning. The main thing is not to overdo it, a bag per kilogram is an ideal ratio!
As an exquisite golden spice, you can add turmeric, a couple of pinches - no more. This will give a pleasant aroma and wonderful color to the lamb skewers in the oven. You should also add a little ground coriander. That's all! Mix everything and set aside to pickle overnight. Well, if you do not have time to wait, then you can use vinegar. The fact is that vinegar serves in some way as a catalyst, the marinade is impregnated faster. But there is a downside, the meat will be a little dry. In general, if you have only a couple of hours, and you need to cook a barbecue, then you can add a little vinegar to the marinade. In the store you can find liquid marinades for meat, they are also great for lamb skewers. If there is little time - this is ideal!
Barbecue
As already mentioned above, we are considering it is mutton kebab cooked in the oven. Marinade, of course, is suitable for frying on coals, there is no difference. The baking sheet needs to be covered with food foil, fat will drain there. On a baking sheet you can put some kind of grid to put a barbecue there. You can string on skewers. We send our barbecue to the oven preheated to 240 degrees. Every 5-10 minutes you need to turn the meat. In an hour - the barbecue is ready.
Cooking lamb skewers in the oven - how easy it all is, right? The recipe is so simple that anyone can repeat it, and most importantly - there is no need to go outdoors! This barbecue will definitely appeal to your family and friends! Enjoy your meal!