How to Cook a Binghamton Spiedie

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide on what type of meat that is going to be used.

   The most popular choices are chicken breast and pork.
   
   Lamb is another option people can use.
   
   When buying the meat make sure it is boneless, it makes it easier to cut up into manageable sizes.
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   Step 2: Chop your meat up into about 1 inch (2.5 cm) squares.

   , In the Binghamton areas there are many different types of marinating sauces at local grocery stores made specifically for Spiedies.
   
   If you have a personal recipe for marinating sauce, using that will make your Spiedie unique. , If you are only going to marinate it overnight, using a heavy duty zip lock bag would be fine.
   
   For longer than 24hrs, it is best to use a Tupperware bowl, it is more secure and prevents the risk of leaking. , The length of time it sits and marinates can very.
   
   Some people let it sit for only 24hrs and other for over a week.
   
   It all depends on your preference and the amount of time you have. , Adding vegetables such as mushrooms, chopped green and red peppers, etc. in between each individual Spiedie gives it more flavors. , Leave the handle hanging over the edge, allowing easy rotation.
   
   If you are a person who doesn't like charred grill lines, placing tinfoil on the grill and cooking on that helps reduce the char lines.
   
   Cooking on tinfoil helps keep moisture on the Spiedies by preventing the sauce from dripping in between the grill. , Rotate the Spiedies every so often to prevent burning and even cooking.
   
   When cooking the Spiedies, make sure you pay attention, if they end up over cooked, they have the tendency to dry out. , When taking the Spiedie of the skewer, a good way to do it is using the bread or bun to grip the Spiedie as you pull the skewer out.
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   Step 3: Choose your type of marinating sauce

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   Step 4: homemade or store bought.

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   Step 5: Place your marinating sauce in a container for it to be stored in.

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   Step 6: Take your chopped up Spiedies and place them into the marinating sauce and then place them in your refrigerator.

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   Step 7: Take your marinated Spiedies and put them on a skewer.

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   Step 8: Place the Skewered Spiedies on the grill.

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   Step 9: Let the Spiedies cook until they are cooked all the way through.

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    Step 10: After they are done cooking

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    Step 11: take them off the grill and place the Spiedies on a separate plate.

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