Mtsvadi (Georgian pork skewers with onion)

Mtsvadi is the foundation of Georgian grilling: large pieces of meat marinated with just onion, salt and pepper, grilled over grapevine embers. Served on lavash with sour plum sauce.

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1. Slice two of the onions into thin rings, and knead them by hand together with the meat, vinegar, salt, pepper and coriander.
2. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. ⏱ Timer: 2 h
3. Thread the meat onto skewers, placing thicker slices of the third onion between the pieces.
4. Grill over glowing charcoal (or in a grill pan over medium-high heat) for 15-20 minutes, turning often, until browned outside and juicy inside. ⏱ Timer: 15 min
5. Drizzle the red onion with pomegranate juice.
6. Pull the meat onto lavash or bread, sprinkle with the pomegranate onion, and serve with tkemali.

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Tips

• Shoulder is fattier, so it won't dry out; loin dries out faster.
• Don't over-season it with lots of spices: the onion and good embers give it its flavour.

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