Nothing says summer like the smell of a sizzling grill. Meat and veggies are warm-weather staples when it comes to eating outdoors, and skewering them together is an easy way to enjoy a bit of everything in one bite. Kebabs are quick and straightforward to make, but those untreated wooden sticks sometimes pose a minor…
Keep Your Kebabs From Charring
If the ends of your wooden skewers burn on the grill, try this trick to keep them from ruining your summer fun. First, count out the wooden kebab skewers you’ll need and place them in a flat-bottomed pan large enough to hold them all, such as a casserole dish or roasting pan. Then, pour in enough water to completely cover the skewers. Getting your skewers wet helps prevent them from burning and splitting, and also makes them more pliable, so it’s easier to remove meat and vegetables once they’re cooked to perfection.
Let the sticks soak for a while — we recommend at least 30 minutes, though keeping them submerged for an hour or two is your best bet. Once they’re fully soaked, remove them from their bath and use as many as you need to get your cookout underway. If you have any extra skewers, pop them in the freezer for fast, easy use the next time you light up the grill.
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More Ways To Save Your Kebabs
If planning ahead isn’t your strong suit, or if you grill kebabs often and don’t want to go to the trouble of soaking and storing wooden skewers, there’s another option: metal kebab skewers. These make grilling easy because they’re washable and reusable, ensuring you’ll always have them on hand. Not only that, but metal kebab skewers never burn, char, or split, so you can count on easy grilling every time.
