Spiedies are a beloved dish originating from Binghamton, New York, and have become a cherished tradition throughout the region. These delectable marinated meat skewers are typically made with either beef, pork, or chicken, which are cut into cubes and tossed in a flavorful marinade. The marinade often consists of a blend of vinegar, oil, herbs, spices, and Worcestershire sauce, creating a tantalizing symphony of flavors that permeates the meat. Once marinated, the skewers are grilled to perfection, resulting in tender, juicy morsels that burst with flavor in every bite. This article presents a collection of spiedie recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and taste buds, providing both traditional and innovative takes on this classic dish. From the classic beef spiedies to vegetarian and gluten-free options, these recipes offer a diverse culinary journey that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
SPIEDIES
Spiedies are the pride and joy of the Greater Binghamton area of N.Y. They are such an important part of life there that the biggest party of the year celebrates them - The Spiedie Festival and Balloon Rally brings thousands into the area every summer. Chunks of chicken (my favorite), pork, lamb (traditional) or venison are marinated in a mixture of oil, vinegar and herbs for 1 to 3 days, skewered, grilled and served on Italian bread with no condiments.
Provided by JOYBOWES
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time P1DT30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the cubed chicken into a large resealable plastic bag or container, add the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, garlic, garlic salt, oregano, garlic salt, mint, basil, and black pepper. Seal the container and shake until combined. Refrigerate for 1 to 3 days, shaking the container to turn the meat every 6 to 8 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. When you are ready to cook, remove meat from the marinade and place on skewers.
- Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook, turning every three minutes until cooked through and the internal temperature of the meat reaches 170 degrees F (75 degrees C). Be careful not to overcook or the meat will be very dry. Serve the grilled meat on Italian bread or hot dog rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 936.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
" LUPO'S " CHICKEN SPIEDIES
I had the privilege to be introduced to the legendary Upstate New York gastronomic delight- the spiedie - while visiting Binghamton, NY. I've long ago used the last of the terrific Lupo's marinade I brought back to Australia with me. I searched for years to find a similar recipe and have tried many. This one was posted on a web forum and claimed to be the authentic recipe from someone who used to work there. I've adjusted it slightly and think its pretty close. This is my favorite football Sunday lunch.
Provided by Dr Nick
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Dice chicken breasts into 1" cubes.
- Whisk all other ingredients together to form marinade. Set some aside for basting or sauce if desired (though I don't think this is necessary).
- Add marinade to chicken and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally (the acidic nature of the marinade will 'chemically' cook the meat partially).
- Thread 5 or so cubes onto metal or soaked bamboo skewers and grill for a few minutes either side, just until meat is firm (remember, they're already partially cooked by the marinade).
- Place two skewers on a fresh bread roll or Italian bread, grip the meat firmly with the bread and pull out skewers.
- Enjoy!
SPIEDIES
Spiedis is a traditional Italian dish featuring skewered meat grilled like kabobs, then wrapped in Italian bread and eaten like a sandwich. The seasonings in this recipe work well with pork, beef, lamb, poultry and other meats. -Gertrude Skinner, Binghamton, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion and seasonings; add meat. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 24 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Thread meat on metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill meat, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning occasionally. Remove meat from skewers and serve on long Italian rolls or hot dog buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SPIEDIES MARINADE
Growing up in Upstate NY, this is a classic spiedies marinade for any form of meat (I prefer chicken, though lamb is the traditional) from Binghampton/Endicott area. Here is my personal take that I have switched up some adding ingredients from my time in the South and PacNW. Serve skewers on lightly toasted French bread or a hot dog bun. To eat, squeeze the roll and pull the skewer out - shouldn't need condiments (maybe a touch of hot sauce).
Provided by middkdr
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time P2DT20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine oil, wine, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, tarragon, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in onion and garlic. Add chicken cubes last; coat thoroughly.
- Pour mixture into a resealable freezer bag, making sure there is as little air as possible in the bag. Wrap bag in a paper towel and slide it into another resealable bag so that the zippers are at opposite ends. Refrigerate, flipping over every 12 hours, for 2 to 3 days.
- Soak wooden skewers in water. Thread the chicken cubes through the skewers, discarding marinade.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill the chicken skewers, flipping halfway, until juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 899.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
CHICKEN SPIEDIES
Originally Italian, these kebobs are popular in the Binghamton/Rochester/Syracuse/Elmira, NY area. They are great for tailgate parties!! Other options for meat are lamb, pork, beef, and vension. If you use pork, use tenderloin. If you use beef, use a more tender cut so it doesn't come out too tough. Veal, especially, may come out tough unless left to marinate for three or four days. Mixing two or more meats is very tasty also. NOTE: This is a tangy sauce, actually a vinaigrette. It will marinate anywhere from 1 to 3 pounds of meat.
Provided by Stephanie Z.
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut chicken into skewer size cubes, about 1.5 inches or so.
- Mix marinade ingredients together in a nonmetallic dish. Add meat, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours; stir occasionally.
- Oil will solidify when refrigerated, so remove the spiedies once or twice a day to allow the oil to "melt" and then stir.
- Spiedies may be left marinating in the refrigerator for two to five days. Add more marinade, if required.
- Before cooking, cut green peppers and onions into skewer size pieces. Alternate marinated chicken pieces with vegetables on skewer, about 6 inches of meat/veggie.
- To cook spiedies: Grill on the barbecue grill for 8 to 10 minutes, brushing marinade on them occasionally and turning them every few minutes. Do not overcook, but make sure that chicken is done!
- DO NOT use leftover marinade on spiedies at the serving table because the raw meat may have left unhealthy bacteria in the sauce.
- To serve: Grasp the bread in one hand, place the skewer inside and pull the skewer out, leaving the spiedies inside.
- You can also eat them right off the skewer.
- They're also good in a salad. Cooked leftovers (if any) keep well in the fridge for several days.
AUTHENTIC UPSTATE SPIEDIES.
Way back in Upstate New York, in a small shoe town called Endicott, we have a regional "Kabob" style sandwich, called spiedies. If you have never tried one, your mouth is going to thank you. I have seen a lot a recipes trying to duplicate the variety sold at a local culinary pit stop called Lupo's. Some have come close, some miss by a mile. I think this one is the closest I have tried in long time. Originally they were marinated with lamb or pork. Chicken is my favorite. You will love them, or else Uncle Guido will have to talk to you.
Provided by simset
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Dice chicken breasts into 1" cubes.
- Blend the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar or wine, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic salt, crushed mint leaf, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Add chicken to the marinade, stirring. I like to bag it in zip lock bags (I always make a double batch so I can freeze some).
- This needs to marinate at least 24 hrs in the refrigerator. The acid content of the marinade tenderizes the chicken by "cooking" it to a degree.
- Skewer the meat on kabob sticks; grill until firm.
- Serve on sliced Italian bread, and God bless you if you can get Romas from upstate NY or Raliegh NC.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644, Fat 48.1, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 438.2, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 47.9
GRILLED CHICKEN SPIEDIES
The term 'spiedie' (SPEE-dee) comes from 'spiedo,' the Italian word for spit, and simply refers to meat grilled on a skewer. This incredibly delicious sandwich, invented in central New York by an Italian immigrant named Camillo Iacovelli, breaks all the accepted rules regarding marinating meats, and not only does it work, it's amazing!
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time P1DT27m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, garlic, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a blender. Puree until liquefied, about 30 seconds.
- Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag, pour in marinade and massage to coat. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours, turning occasionally.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken and place on the skewers. Season with salt. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turn and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from grill and rest the meat for a few minutes.
- Toast hoagie rolls and spread each with some of the reserved marinade. Place a skewer on each roll and carefully remove the skewer, leaving the chicken in the bun.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 874.8 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 140.1 mg, Fat 41 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 50.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1277.8 mg, Sugar 8 g
SPIEDIES
Spiedies are a mainstay sandwich of Binghamton, N.Y., and its surrounding boroughs. They're made of meat marinated for a long time in what amounts to Italian dressing, then threaded onto skewers, grilled, and slid into a cheap sub roll, sometimes with a drizzle of fresh marinade or hot sauce. The recipe that follows calls for beef, but pork or venison can be used almost interchangeably. Marinate for a long time: a full 24 to 36 hours is not uncommon, and results in chunks of meat that are so deeply flavored that they taste great even when slightly overcooked. (If you use chicken, however, reduce the length of time in the marinade, since the meat starts to break down after 12 hours or so.) Serve the spiedies with an additional drizzle of lemon juice and olive oil, on top of Italian bread or alongside rice.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, lunch, barbecues, sandwiches, main course
Time P1DT25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the marinade: Whisk together all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add the meat to the marinade and cover tightly, or place into large, re-sealable plastic bags and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours (or 10 to 12 hours for chicken).
- Build a fire in your grill, leaving about 1/3 of grill free of coals, or set a gas grill to high.
- Remove the meat from its marinade and thread onto metal skewers, or wooden ones that you have soaked in water for 30 minutes or so. The chunks can be placed quite close together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- When coals are covered with gray ash and fire is still quite high (you can hold your hand 5 inches above coals for only a couple of seconds), place the skewers of meat directly over the flames. Allow the meat to cook, undisturbed, for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, then use kitchen tongs to turn them over and repeat on the other side. Continue turning the skewers every couple of minutes until the meat is deeply crisp at its edges, and cooked entirely through, approximately another 5 to 7 minutes. (Remove them to the cool side of the grill if they begin to burn, and cover the grill to allow them to smoke-roast until finished; this is much less likely to happen on a gas grill.)
- Allow the spiedies to rest on a cutting board for a few minutes, then remove the meat from the skewers onto cut hero rolls or a plate. Serve with hot sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 590, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
NEW YORK SPIEDIES
The Spiedie is a New York original, created in Binghamton. Spiedie meat is grilled on wooden skewers then served, skewer and all, on a fat slice of French bread. Wrap the bread around the meat, pull out the skewer and enjoy!
Provided by julie a
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Beef
Time 8h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large resealable bag, combine the canola oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, onion powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Place the beef cubes into the marinade, seal and shake to mix and coat the beef. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight, or for up to 3 days.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Thread the beef cubes onto 8 skewers, dividing evenly. Discard the marinade.
- Cook the meat on the grill for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked to your liking (you can make a test skewer if you want). To serve, place a whole skewer of beef on a slice of French bread. Hold onto the meat using the bread, and pull the skewer out.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 50.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 379 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Use a well-marinated flank steak for the best flavor. - Skirt steak can be used as a substitute for flank steak. - Tenderize the steak before marinating by pounding it with a meat mallet or the back of a heavy knife. - Use a flavorful marinade with plenty of garlic, herbs, and olive oil. - Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. - Thread the steak onto skewers in a zigzag pattern. - Grill the spiedies over medium heat for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking. - Serve the spiedies hot off the grill, with your favorite sides.Conclusion:
Spiedies are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for summer grilling parties or picnics. With a little preparation, you can have a delicious meal that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give spiedies a try!
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