Skewered Lamb Offal

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1/2	pounds	Lamb Sweetbreads	Lamb Sweetbreads Lamb Sweetbreads - pronounced 'lam SWEET-bredz' are a type of organ meat known for their soft texture and gentle flavor, making them a gourmet choice in many cooking traditions. They are a type of Read more...
1	pound	Lamb Hearts	Lamb Hearts Lamb hearts - pronounced 'lam hartz' are the actual hearts from lambs, considered a type of offal or organ meat. They're known for their rich flavor and tender texture when cooked properly. They are Read more...
2	whole	Lamb Kidneys » halved	Lamb Kidneys Lamb Kidneys - pronounced 'lam KID-neez' are a type of offal, meaning they are the organs of the lamb used for food. They're small, typically dark red organs with a distinctive shape, known Read more...
2	medium	Lemons	Lemons Lemons, pronounced "LEM-uhns," are bright yellow citrus fruits famous for their strong sour taste. They're a popular choice in kitchens around the world for adding extra flavor to food, drinks, and desserts. Packed with Read more...
1	small	Onion » grated	Onion The Onion is a member of the Allium family of plants and is a close relative of garlic, scallions, leeks and chives. Onions are considered root vegetables because they grow below the surface of Read more...
2	tablespoons	Lemon Juice
1/2	cup	Olive Oil	Olive Oil Olive oil, derived from olives, is a versatile cooking oil with a rich history and a distinctive flavor. It is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine and offers numerous health benefits. Read more...
1	teaspoon	Dried Rigani » or dried oregano	Dried Rigani Rigani, pronounced REE-gah-nee, is Greek oregano. A vigorous and hardy perennial that can thrive in dry soil and hot temperatures once established. It's bee-friendly and makes a great addition to a pollinator garden. Read more...
2	tablespoons	Parsley » chopped	Parsley Parsley - pronounced 'PAR-slee' is a bright green, leafy herb that's widely used in cooking and as a garnish. It's known for its fresh, slightly peppery flavor and is one of the most Read more...
1	teaspoon	Salt	Salt Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning. Above and beyond its basic uses, table Read more...
4	whole	Bay Leaves » each in 3 pieces	Bay Leaves Bay leaves are oval in shape, measuring about 2 inches to 4 inches in length and tapered to a slender point. These short stemmed, dark green leaves are smooth with a glossy sheen Read more...
6	whole	Sausage casings

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
3 Hours	20 Minutes	3 hours 20 minutes

Directions:

1. Rinse sweetbreads, place in a pan with the juice of 1 lemon and cover with water.

2. Bring to the boil, then drain.

3. Put sweetbreads, lamb hearts and halved kidneys in a bowl with cold water to cover.

4. Add the juice of 1 lemon. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain.

5. Remove skin from sweetbreads and trim larger tubes from the hearts.

6. Cut out the fatty core from kidneys.

7. Cut meats and sweetbreads into 1-1/4 inch pieces and place in a glass or ceramic bowl.

8. Blend onion, lemon juice, olive oil, dried rigani, parsley, salt and pour over prepared meats.

9. Cover and leave in refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours.

10. Put sausage casings in cold water and leave to soak during this time.

11. Thread meats alternately on 6 skewers, adding 2 pieces of bay leaf to each skewer among meats.

12. Drain sausage casings and wind a length of casing around meats on each skewer, tucking ends in to keep casings in place.

13. Grill slowly over glowing charcoal, turning skewers frequently and brushing Kokoretsi occasionally with marinade.

14. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, adjusting height of grill, or moving skewers to cooler part of heat so that Kokoretsi cooks slowly.

15. Serve hot.

Submitted by Sophia P. | April 9th, 2024 See all of Sophia P.'s Recipes.

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@Deb D. \| September 12th, 2024
Not a fan. It was a long process to put it all together. But thanks anyway. I gave it a 2

@Sophie M. \| May 2nd, 2024
I attempted this recipe for a dinner party, wanting to impress my friends. I found the process of cleaning and cutting the offal a bit challenging, and wrapping it in the sausage casings was a bit tricky. But it was good. I gave it a 4

@Fadi H. \| April 19th, 2024
I've always been curious about Greek cuisine, so I decided to try making Kokoretsi at home. I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it turned out. I gave it a 5

@Maria G. \| April 16th, 2024
I'm so glad I tried this dish. The mix of lamb sweetbreads, hearts, and kidneys sound unusual, but the flavors are delicious. It's a bit of work to prepare, but the end is worth every minute. I gave it a 5

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