At Hunter & Barrel, open-flame cooking is our signature style, capturing the primal essence of cooking around the campfire. The fat slowly renders, and the juice drips onto the fire, giving the meat a ridiculously moreish, charred flavour.
Our lamb meat skewers are a thing of beauty, spiced with fresh aromatics, grilled to perfection, and lathered with our garlic, rosemary and lemon marinade.
This guide walks you through everything you need to cook the perfect skewer, from trimming and slicing to marinating and cooking. Here, you’ll learn how to cook lamb skewers, the Hunter & Barrel way.
Lamb commands attention on the grill, possessing a robust richness that calls for equally bold accompaniments. Unlike milder proteins, lamb requires a marinade that can stand up to its natural, gamey notes rather than getting lost behind them.
When introduced to the high heat of a charcoal grill, these marinades do something magical. They mingle with the rendering fat to create a crust that is savory, smoky, and intensely flavourful. Whether you prefer a classic Mediterranean profile or a spicy Middle Eastern infusion, these marinade recipes ensure your lamb skewers come off the fire tender, juicy, and full of character.
For truly tender, flavourful lamb, let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, but preferably overnight. This allows the flavours to penetrate further into the meat, and enables the salt to tenderise the lamb.
For guidance on how long to cook your lamb skewers and extra tips for cooking lamb over charcoal, explore our blogs.
With lamb’s natural robustness, bold flavour and richness, it’s one of the most forgiving meats for grilling. We’ve turned our process for making lamb skewers at Hunter & Barrel into something easy, beginner-friendly, and perfect for a home kitchen.
While charcoal grilling is a surefire way to achieve unmistakable smoky flavour and a juicy interior, an electric grill or even a cast-iron pan can deliver similarly delicious results. With a good-quality, well-marinated piece of lamb, you can make skewers that rival the restaurants.
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Check out our guides for expert advice on preparing restaurant-quality lamb skewers, masterfully grilled steaks, and a wide range of other food and drinks. We give practical, step-by-step methods so you can cook with confidence in the kitchen.
Lamb skewers are a dish we take pride in at Hunter & Barrel. They’re the perfect dish for a summer barbecue, a dinner party, or just a weeknight meal. They’re
A great marinade is what makes a lamb skewer delicious. It not only imparts flavour into the meat, but also tenderises the lamb as the salt and acid break down
Find your nearest Hunter & Barrel in Australia and enjoy flame-grilled lamb skewers for yourself. Whether you’re celebrating or simply sharing a night out with friends or family, Hunter & Barrel prides itself as one of the best steak and grill houses in Australia. Let the ambient lighting and the scent of wood and fire set the mood, as you enjoy a feast as memorable as it is delicious.
