**Spiedies: A Savory Journey Through Culinary Delights**
A symphony of flavors awaits as we delve into the world of spiedies, a culinary treasure hailing from Binghamton, New York. These succulent morsels of marinated meat, grilled to perfection, have captivated taste buds for generations. Be it a backyard barbecue, a lively tailgate party, or an intimate gathering, spiedies hold a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts.
Our culinary adventure begins with an exploration of the classic spiedie marinade, a secret blend of vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and spices that infuses the meat with a tantalizing tang. From there, we embark on a journey through a diverse collection of spiedie recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish.
For the traditionalist, the classic spiedie recipe delivers a timeless experience, showcasing the harmonious marriage of marinade and grilled meat. For those seeking a smoky, robust flavor, the spiedie bomb recipe incorporates the irresistible allure of bacon and cheese, creating a symphony of textures and flavors.
Vegetarians and vegans are not left behind in this culinary extravaganza. The veggie spiedie recipe transforms hearty vegetables into succulent skewers, grilled to perfection and bursting with natural goodness. And for those with dietary restrictions, the gluten-free spiedie marinade ensures that everyone can savor the spiedie experience without compromise.
As we conclude our culinary journey, we are left with a profound appreciation for the versatility and allure of spiedies. From classic to contemporary, from meat-based to plant-based, these delectable creations cater to every palate, promising an unforgettable culinary experience. So gather your loved ones, fire up the grill, and embark on a spiedie-making adventure that will leave your taste buds forever grateful.
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
CHICKEN SPIEDIES (MARINATED CHICKEN ON A BUN)
Meet the chicken spiedie: chicken that tastes like it has been marinated in Italian dressing, skewered and grilled over charcoal, and put onto a soft, white bun with absolutely nothing else on it.
Provided by Tyler Kord
Categories Chicken Sandwich Dinner Lunch Vinegar Dairy Free Soy Sauce
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, mint, dill, salt, soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and cardamom and puree until smooth and emulsified.
- Put the chicken in a large mixing bowl and pour the marinade over it, reserving about 1⁄2 cup marinade in a small bowl, and covering and refrigerating it. Mix the chicken well with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24. The acidic marinade will start to break down the chicken, so if a more tender texture bothers you, marinate for 4 to 5 hours. I, however, am a fan of that texture and think an aggressively long, 24-hour marinade gives the chicken that much more flavor.
- Heat a grill until it is so hot you (almost) can't look directly at it. Skewer the chicken; you can make a giant skewer to save space or lots of little ones for easier turning. Cook the skewered chicken, turning three times, until nicely charred, 5 to 7 minutes on each of the four sides. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then take it off the skewers.
- To serve on the rolls, top with whichever of the following makes you the happiest: lettuce, tomatoes, onion, reserved marinade, pepperoncini, olives. Or don't use any toppings, as it's meant to be eaten, in my book (which this literally is).
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
" 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!
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
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
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.
Tips:
- Use flank steak or skirt steak for the best results. These cuts of meat are tender and flavorful, and they hold up well to the marinade.
- Be sure to slice the meat against the grain. This will help to make it more tender.
- Don't marinate the meat for too long. 24 hours is the ideal marinating time.
- If you're using a wooden skewer, be sure to soak it in water for at least 30 minutes before using it. This will help to prevent the skewer from burning.
- Cook the spiedies over medium-high heat. This will help to sear the meat and prevent it from drying out.
- Baste the spiedies with the marinade while they're cooking. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Serve the spiedies hot off the grill. They're best enjoyed with a side of grilled vegetables or rice.
Conclusion:
Spiedies are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give spiedies a try. You won't be disappointed.
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