Arrosticini Abruzzesi - Skewered Marinated Lamb Tidbits

Preparation Time

Cooking Time

10 minutes

Serves

4 people

Ingredients:
200g (8oz) lamb tenderloin (or boned lamb shoulder)

Directions:

1. Slice the meat 12mm (½ an inch) wide by 50mm long (2 inches). Do not trim the fat.  Put the meat in a bowl with oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Marinate for 2 hours outside of a fridge or 4 - 6 hours in a fridge.  Allow to rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking if you put it in the fridge.
3. Thread them onto skewers 250mm - 300mm long (10 to 12 inches)
4. Alternate fat pieces with lean pieces according to the Abruzzesi tradition.
5. Meanwhile, prepare your charcoal and let it burn until it becomes grey-white
6. Grill directly over the coals until the outside of the meat is browned and crisp.
7. Turn them again and let them cook for less than 30 seconds. (They must be cooked quickly so that the meat is tender and its inside is pink)..
8. Just before serving, season with salt to taste.