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Recipe: Spiedies (Kabob)

July 30, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 15 Comments

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Spiedies are a local specialty where I live.  They are similar to a Kabob (shishkebab? shishkabob? Whatever) but have a very specific type of marinade.  They are so well loved here that there is actually a special festival dedicated to them~The Spiedie Fest.

Spiedies

Approx 1 LB of meat*

1/4 C Lemon Juice

1/3 C Olive Oil

1/4 C Cider Vinegar

2 Cloves Garlic, chopped

5 Fresh Mint Leaves, minced

1 TBS Basil

1 TBS Parsley

1/2 tsp Oregano

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Cut meat into 1 inch cubes.  Combine all ingredients together and marinate overnight.

Place meat cubes on skewers and grill till done.

Meat is usually eaten on soft white Italian bread or hotdog rolls, although you can have them alone, on a salad or even on a pizza (as some local establishments do)

For some more variations on Spiedies check out the Spiedie Fest Recipe Winners

*Chicken, pork or even Venison are typical. The meat amt is approximate-however much it seems like will fit in your marinade.

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Comments

  1. Julie says

    July 30, 2009 at 12:32 pm

    These sound delicious. I’ll have to try them soon.

    Reply
  2. Hubs aka YB says

    July 30, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    Lamb is often used and red wine vinegar is a nice sub for the cider type.

    Reply
  3. Cha-Ching on a Shoestring says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    I am now salivating. Yum.

    Are you going to the spiedie fest?

    Reply
  4. L. Warren says

    July 31, 2009 at 11:22 am

    Everyone seems to have a different recipe, I’ve never seen one with mint before! I don’t even skewer mine anymore, I bought a grill wok and just use that!

    Reply
  5. Cindy Brick says

    July 31, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    Thank you so much! I’ll be trying these soon…they sound a bit like gyros meat.

    Reply
  6. Chele says

    July 31, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Oh man — you are making miss some speedies….um, might need to cook me up some this weekend. If only I had some Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans and salt potatoes I’d be one happy Yankee-Southern girl!!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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    • Jenn @ Frugal Upstate says

      August 1, 2009 at 9:07 am

      I’m so glad that you all enjoy this recipe. I’ve got a batch of venison sitting in the fridge right now. Speidies on Sunday (my menu plan from Mon has been rearranged just a tad)

      Reply
  7. Brenda says

    August 2, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    We have a huge art and music festival each year here and they have food booths. One has this made with pork and it is SOOOOO good! Thanks for the recipe:) I’ll have to make it!

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  8. Tanya Anna Wilson says

    August 7, 2009 at 8:39 am

    Ahhhh Memories. I’m a Binghamton University alumni and I do miss the Spiedi fest and Balloon Rally for sure. My kids are spending the summer with my ex-husband there and they told me all about it. Thanks for the recipe info, since now I have a hankering for them.

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    • Jenn @ Frugal Upstate says

      August 7, 2009 at 8:40 am

      Glad to bring back some memories!

      Reply
  9. Mike Normile says

    December 11, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    This is the only recipe (winner?) from the 2009 festival I’ve seen published! I’m curious as to what category this was (poultry, beef, pork etc)? I’m a native born and raised Binghamtonian (BCHS 74′) now living in San Antonio TX. Do you have any more recipes from the 09′ fest? pressconnects.com didn’t publish them this year!!! Can you help? Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!

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  10. ThatVanessa says

    March 8, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    Omg – I can’t believe it. It’s been many years since I’ve had Spedies. I’m so glad you have the recipe posted here. You rocccckkk!

    Reply
  11. Crissy says

    May 2, 2010 at 10:41 am

    spiedies in vestal parkway is the best.. it brings back old memories.. thanks for sharing your recipe.. ^_^

    Reply
    • Jenn @ Frugal Upstate says

      May 3, 2010 at 7:45 am

      Glad to bring back happy memories for you 🙂

      Reply

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