1 ) Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using so they don’t burn.
2 ) Don’t overload your skewers; if the ingredients are too tightly packed, they’ll steam rather than brown.
3 ) Leave an inch of empty space at the bottom of each skewer for easy handling.
4 ) Allow skewers to cook undisturbed on each side. The more you move them, the less browning they’ll develop.
5 ) For the grill:
Preheat to 400 degrees F and ensure the grates are clean. Pour a bit of oil on a paper towel, then use tongs to swab the grates with the towel before cooking.
6 ) For the broiler:
Preheat on high for at least 10 minutes.
Try These Skewer Recipes
Broaden your culinary horizons with flavorful foods on a stick that make the most of grilling season. See “5 Grilled Skewer Recipes From Around the World,” from which this was excerpted.
