metal skewer

Grilling piercing tool

A metal skewer is a thin rod of steel or other metal used to hold pieces of food together for grilling or roasting.

Unlike wooden skewers, metal skewers are reusable and conduct heat, cooking food from the inside: Thread the lamb and vegetables onto metal skewers for kebabs.

Flat-bladed versions prevent food from spinning when turned.

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grilled meat · hot coals · spit · prong · pierce · meat · marinade · cooking oil · charcoal · flame · threading · satay · shish · pointed · sharp · stainless · rotisserie · spear

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G