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Lamb on a Spit

Abruzzo — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh

These small lamb skewers are a classic of the Abruzzo cuisine, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

⏱️ 30 min prep + 20 min cottura · 1 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 500g of lamb cut into small pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Liselle garlic cloves to taste
  • Dried oregano to taste

Method

  1. Cut the lamb into small pieces of about 2-3 cm.
  2. Season the meat with salt, pepper and a little olive oil.
  3. Add crushed liselle garlic cloves and oregano.
  4. Let it marinate for at least half an hour.
  5. Skewer the lamb pieces onto small wooden skewers.
  6. Cook the arrosticini over medium-high heat, turning regularly until they are well browned and cooked through.

The story

Arrosticini originate from the heart of Abruzzo, where shepherding is a tradition. They are a simple and delicious way to cook freshly slaughtered lamb.

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