📋Arrosticini Lamb Or Mutton Skewers

Arrosticini, in dialect also known as Rustelle or Speducci, are traditional barbecued skewers of mutton or lamb, street food from Abruzzo. They were born as a simple lunch for the shepherds while away from home, herding their flocks in the mountains for days. Arrosticini was a basic meal made with the meat from their flock, pears from the trees, and stale bread. What makes them so unique and tender is how they are cut and cooked, perfect for a barbecue party.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword arrosticini lamb, arrosticini mutton, Italian lamb kebab

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 418kcal

Author Laura Tobin

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb lamb
1 lb mutton
salt
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Instructions

Cut the lamb

Cut the meat of the leg of lamb into small cubes about 1.5 in - 4 cm
1 lb lamb, 1 lb mutton

Marinate

Let them marinate with salt, extra virgin olive oil, and a sprig of rosemary for a few hours
salt, 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Insert the meat into skewers

Grill

Lay them on a hot grill or bbq
Turn them around until they cook evenly on all sides
Serve immediately while still warm

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Notes

You can use any cut of meat thighs, shoulders, neck, and loins. Best if there is some fat.

You can use the meat left on the bone to make a shank lamb ragu.

As layers of fat alternate the meat, it is not necessary to season them with olive oil

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