Macedonian Skara with Vegetables
A flavorful grilled dish featuring marinated pork or lamb skewers (skara) served with a medley of grilled vegetables, often accompanied by a fresh salad and bread.
🧂 Ingredients
- 800 g Pork shoulder or lamb leg(cut into 1.5-inch cubes)
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 large Bell peppers (various colors)(cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 large Red onions(cut into wedges)
- 1 medium Zucchini(cut into 1-inch thick rounds)
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine pork or lamb cubes with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably longer in the refrigerator.
💡 Tip: Marinating overnight will enhance flavor. - 2
Thread the marinated meat onto skewers, alternating with pieces of bell pepper and red onion.
💡 Tip: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning. - 3
Prepare the vegetables for grilling: toss zucchini and cherry tomatoes with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the meat skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and nicely charred.
- 5
While the meat is grilling, grill the zucchini rounds and cherry tomatoes on a separate part of the grill or on a grill basket for about 5-7 minutes per side, until tender and slightly charred.
- 6
Serve the grilled skara with the grilled vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
💡 Tip: Serve with fresh bread and a side salad of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure meat is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- ✓Don't overcrowd the grill; cook in batches if necessary.
- ✓Adjust marinating time based on your preference for flavor intensity.
🔄 Variations
- Add mushrooms or eggplant to the vegetable mix.
- Use chicken thighs instead of pork or lamb.
- Serve with a dollop of Macedonian yogurt dip (kiselo mlyako).