Metal skewers spread heat evenly for uniform cooking. When in doubt, always use a flat square-shaped metal skewer for kebabs, like these, which performed well in testing. Plus, these elegant skewers are designed to be shown off. They received top marks by our tester for being so presentable. Simply lift them off the grill and take them straight to a platter to present the food. Metallic Cloth Hanger: Take an old metal cloth hanger, straighten it up and cover-up one end with a heat resistant tape. These skewers come in two fun motifs—fish and steer—and are a fun conversation starter, in addition to being perfect for shrimp. The skewers are constructed as small pointy branches jutting out from the length of the spine. During testing, our reviewer found that grilling shrimp on these skewers was so easy. The prongs held onto the shrimp, and they stayed put throughout the grilling. Our tester found that these skewers have really sharp tips that went through vegetables like corn and sweet potato without much trouble. Threading in small or large chunks of meat was also fuss-free, and while cooking, she found that the skewers did a great job of keeping the food from spinning around. The heat distribution was consistent, and the food cooked evenly. These skewers are an economical choice if you make a lot of kebabs for a crowd and need reusable skewers. Wet your hands with cold water, then divide meat into 6 equal portions and mould each around a metal or pre-soaked bamboo skewer (see tip). Transfer skewers to a large plate or baking tray. You can grill them right away at this point, or cover and refrigerate them while preparing the grill (up to 4 hours).

Tips: If you can’t find ground sumac, use 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest instead. The flavour won’t be the same, but the lemon will provide the needed tartness.

The skewers are flat and wide. Using the width of the skewer, our tester was able to make ground meat Adana kebabs. The meat stayed on throughout the cooking process and did not break or fall. Our tester skewered chunks of meat and vegetables and the skewers held on to them through the cooking process and even while turning the skewers. Finally, the warranty and satisfaction-guarantee commitment is another important factor that can be useful. Manufacturers such as MalloMe, Arres, and Jungle Stix offer such commitments on their products which makes these products especially attractive.

inch telescopic forks made with FDA approved, non-toxic 18/8 304 stainless-steel. 10.25" when collapsed. If you do a lot of grilling, it's definitely worth the small investment to get a set of skewers that are designed for the grill. It makes the process a lot easier to manage and helps to ensure even cooking and easy retrieval of your food from the grill.The grip on the heat-resistant handles was comfortable for children and adults alike. The skewers feature a double-pronged design to hold on to marshmallows as they puff up while roasting, and the tips can be covered with two mini safety caps when the skewers are not in use. While roasting marshmallows, the marshmallows stayed on the skewer even after getting toasty and melty. No marshmallows were lost to the firepit during testing. These also worked well with hot dogs. One thing to note is that it is somewhat difficult to load up food on these because you are going with a sideways force. Our tester found it easier to load the skewers from the top, and if using two kinds of ingredients, fared better with threading lighter items on first. If you have ever used small, thin, and rounded steel skewers, you know and understand the frustration of food spinning on the skewers. The food loses moisture, protein contracts with heat and starts to move away from the skewer, and when you want to turn the food over, it spins. The Norpro Stainless Steel Skewers are flat and wide and prevent that frustration—at a great price. Washing these was a bit of a maneuver (because of their length) but was easy enough, and they did not stain even when they weren't completely dried off after use. The Fire Buggz Fishing Pole Campfire Roaster features a high-quality construction – food-grade stainless-steel cooking hook and fishing wire, an insulated plastic rod, and a Birch or Maple wood handle. The roaster weighs about 13 ounces (0.19 pounds).

These skewers are just the right length where you can use them indoors or outdoors, which means your kebab-making prowess doesn’t have to be weather dependent—you can make them when you want. The overall length of the skewers is 17.75 inches, of which 10 inches can be used to skewer food on; the rest of it is the handles and the space you would want to leave at the top. They come as a set of four so you may need to buy an extra set for a larger cookout. Each fork has removable rubber tips on prongs making it safe to carry around and easy to wash and reuse. The set comes with a heat-resistant canvas carrying pouch, 10-bonus bamboo skewers, and a ten-recipe e-book. The skewers are made of stainless steel and can be washed in the dishwasher for easy cleanup. There were no stains on them, and they washed clean in our testing. At 26 inches, they are slightly long to be used on smaller outdoor BBQ grills and are too long for indoor use in the oven. One thing our tester noted was that the pointy and angled tips were not all made equal. Some of the skewers had really sharp tips while some struggled with food like mushrooms.

Our tester noticed that these skewers bent a little when loaded with heavier or chunkier ingredients and they were not as good at controlling the spinning of food when used with larger cuts. They produced the best results when used with smaller cuts. In addition to the major factors listed above, there are some small considerations that can make a marshmallow roasting set more suitable than the others. The Fire Buggz Fishing Pole Campfire Roaster is available in four vibrant color combinations – blue, green, red, and orange and available in a set of one, two, or four fishing poles. The two and four fishing pole sets are available with or without the camo carrying bag. These skewers are handcrafted from stainless steel to stand up to rigorous use on a BBQ grill, and their versatility and performance during testing earned them the top spot on this list. They are rust-resistant and will stand up to washing and air-drying. The convenient metal nonslip ring provides a good hold for turning and controlling the skewers and for hanging them when not in use. Always ensure that you dispose of the ashes/residue after the cookout responsibly and safely. Use fire pits wherever possible. Any smoldering wood or charcoal can cause fires.