You say “kebab,” I say “kabob”
You’ve probably seen recipes for both kebabs and kabobs. So, which is correct? Actually, both. Each term is linked to a specific geographic region. While the ‘kebab’ version is typically used in areas that are Arabic speaking, such as Lebanon and Syria, ‘kebob’ is more typically used in countries such as Iran and Armenia. The truth is, they’re used interchangeably quite often, and there’s no right or wrong way to put the “bob” in shish kabob.
Mediterranean-Inspired Turkey Kabobs
Easy MealsIngredients
| ¾ | cup Greek yogurt |
| 1 | cup chopped fresh basil leaves |
| 1 | cup chopped fresh mint leaves |
| 3 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| ½ | teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
| 2 | cloves garlic, coarsely chopped |
| ½ | (24-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Savory Roast Turkey Breast Tenderloin, cut into 10.5 to 2 inch pieces |
| 1 | cup cherry tomatoes |
| 6 | shallots, cut in half |
Directions
Process yogurt, basil, mint, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic in food processor or blender, until smooth.
Pour yogurt mixture over turkey pieces and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
Remove turkey from marinade, discarding excess marinade. Thread turkey pieces, tomatoes and shallots onto metal skewers.
Prepare grill for medium heat. Cook skewers on grill, 12 to 15 minutes, turning skewers a quarter turn every 3 minutes.*
*Always cook turkey until well done, 165 F as measured by meat thermometer.
Szechuan Pork Skewers
Easy MealsIngredients
| 1 | pound HORMEL® ALWAYS TENDER® pork butt, cubed |
| ¼ | cup HOUSE OF TSANG® Szechuan Spicy Sauce |
| 2 | tablespoons rice wine vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
| 1 | tablespoon light brown sugar |
| sliced green onions, crushed for garnish | |
| red pepper flakes to garnish |
Directions
In large bowl, combine pork and next 4 ingredients, stirring to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
Remove from marinade and discard marinade.
Thread pork pieces onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
Prepare grill for medium heat. Grill pork skewers 12 to 15 minutes, turning often, until pork is cooked through.
Garnish with green onions and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Bacon Bourbon Barbeque Chicken Kabobs
Easy MealsIngredients
| 1 | (16-ounce) bottle barbecue sauce |
| ¼ | cup bourbon |
| 2 | teaspoons kosher salt |
| 1 | teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
| ½ | teaspoon garlic powder |
| ½ | teaspoon onion powder |
| 3 | tablespoons packed dark brown sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons smoked paprika |
| 1 | (12-ounce) package HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Premium Cherrywood Bacon, divided |
| 2 | pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces |
Directions
Heat grill to 400°F.
In a small bowl, combine barbeque sauce and bourbon. Reserve 1/3 sauce mixture. Combine kosher salt, next 5 ingredients and 6 bacon slices in food processor; pulse until smooth.
Place chicken in a bowl and rub with salt mixture. Cut remaining bacon slices into 11/2-inch pieces. Thread chicken pieces onto metal skewers alternately with remaining bacon pieces.
Place skewers on grill. Cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Brush with barbeque sauce mixture and cook an additional 1 minute on each side.
Serve with reserved barbeque sauce mixture.
Orange Marmalade Honey Mustard Ham Kabobs
Easy MealsIngredients
| ¾ | cup honey mustard barbeque sauce |
| ½ | cup orange marmalade |
| 1½ | pounds HORMEL® CURE 81® Classic Boneless Ham, cut into 1 inch cubes |
| 1½ | cups cubed fresh pineapple |
| skewers | |
| green onions, chopped |
Directions
Heat grill to medium-hot.
In small bowl, combine barbeque sauce and marmalade; mix well. Remove ½ cup mixture for basting, reserve remaining mixture.
Thread ham and pineapple chunks on skewers; brush with barbeque sauce mixture reserved for basting.
Grill skewers 10 minutes or until browned, turning frequently and basting with remaining barbeque mixture.
Sprinkle with chopped green onions, if desired. Serve with reserved sauce.
The beauty of the Shish Kabob is there’s no right or wrong recipe, there’s no ‘correct’ recipe for a Shish Kabob. Tap into your inner foodie and get creative with flavors, proteins, vegetables, and marinades!