Grilled skewers are a familiar dish, attractive to children with convenience and nutrition. Accordingly, housewives can apply simple cooking methods, not taking too much time but bringing delicious flavor.
The first step to deciding the 70% softness is the meat selection stage, in which the pork to make delicious grilled skewers is lean shoulder meat or lean lean pork. The characteristic of these meats is their harmonious lean and fat ratio. The fat layer will melt during the baking process, helping the lean meat not to be dry but to become soft and fatty.
Housewives should be careful to avoid using too much lean meat such as buffalo meat, because they are very susceptible to dryness and toughness after exposure to high temperatures. When processing, the meat should be sliced into pieces of moderate thickness to make it easier to skewer and ensure the meat is cooked evenly without being slashed on the outside while the inside is still alive.
Spices and marinade are the soul of delicious grilled skewers when enjoyed. One of the effective grilled meat marinating tips that housewives can apply is a balanced combination of spices including: onions, garlic, finely chopped lemongrass, fish sauce, coach oil, sugar and a little pepper.
To help the meat soften, housewives can add some of the following ingredients: Sour milk or unsweetened fresh milk - the enzyme in milk will help break the muscle fibers in the meat, making the meat tendons softer; Corn oil or fat - the oil wrapped on the outside not only helps each piece of meat not stick to the grilling but also retains the softness inside; Pineapple/pear juice - a small amount of juice from these fruits contains natural enzymes that help soften the meat effectively.
The ideal time to marinate the meat is 4 - 6 hours in the refrigerator, or best left overnight. This will ensure the spices penetrate deep into each tray of meat, making the dish more flavorful.
Soak the bamboo sticks in cold water for about 30 minutes to avoid burning them when baking. After skewersing the meat, do not put the pieces of meat too tightly together. There should be a small gap between each piece so that the temperature can circulate, helping the meat to cook evenly from all sides.
When baking meat, housewives should prioritize using charcoal to make it more delicious and attractive. Maintain at a moderate temperature, not too much to avoid the situation of "living outside, living inside".
During the baking process, turn the meat evenly and regularly spread the mixture of cooking oil and honey (or the remaining marinade) on the surface. This exercise helps the meat not dry out, while creating an eye-catching golden outer shell with a sweet and creamy taste.
Let the meat " rest" for 3 - 5 minutes after being grilled to help the skewers not stick to fat too much, making it easier to enjoy quickly.
