{"id":3827,"date":"2010-02-01T18:57:29","date_gmt":"2010-02-02T01:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=3827"},"modified":"2015-12-01T10:18:31","modified_gmt":"2015-12-01T17:18:31","slug":"grilled-caribbean-skewers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=3827","title":{"rendered":"Grilled Caribbean Skewers"},"content":{"rendered":"

1\/2 C. brandy<\/span><\/p>\n

2 T. olive oil<\/span><\/p>\n

2 T. brown sugar<\/span><\/p>\n

1 T. fresh lime juice<\/span><\/p>\n

1 T. chopped fresh mint<\/span><\/p>\n

1 T. minced garlic<\/span><\/p>\n

1 tsp. grated fresh ginger<\/span><\/p>\n

1 tsp. salt<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper <\/span><\/p>\n

1\/2 turkey breast, boned, skinned and cut into 1-1\/2-inch cubes (3 pounds), or 2 pounds trimmed boneless beef (sirloin, top round, or chuck) or boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-1\/2-inch cubes <\/span><\/p>\n

Lemon wedges (optional) <\/span><\/p>\n

Fresh mint sprigs (optional) <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the marinade, in a glass measure combine brandy, olive oil, brown sugar, lime juice, mint, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into a heavy-duty resealable plastic storage bag. Add the turkey, seal the bag, and press the bag to coat the meat in the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Heat grill. On 8 skewers, thread 4 to 5 pieces of turkey or meat. Grill kebabs over medium-hot heat, 12 to 16 minutes for turkey, or until cooked through; or 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare beef or lamb (145 degree F). If desired, garnish with lemon wedges and mint sprigs. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1\/2 C. brandy 2 T. olive oil 2 T. brown sugar 1 T. fresh lime juice 1 T. chopped fresh mint 1 T. minced garlic 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger 1 tsp. salt 1\/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1\/2 turkey breast, boned, skinned and cut into 1-1\/2-inch cubes (3 pounds), or 2 pounds trimmed boneless beef (sirloin, top round, or chuck) or boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-1\/2-inch cubes Lemon wedges (optional) Fresh mint sprigs (optional) \u00c2\u00a0 For…<\/p>\n

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