Shishcheta (Bulgarian Pork Skewers)
Marinated pork, peppers and onion threaded onto skewers and grilled until charred, juicy and smelling of paprika.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.10 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 622kcal
- 16.3gcarbs
- 8.9gof which sugars
- 46gfat
- 16.3gsaturates
- 36.7gprotein
- 5gfibre
- 6.4gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, savory, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the pork and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours in the fridge.
30 min - 2
If using wooden skewers, soak 8 of them in cold water for 20 minutes.
- 3
Thread the pork onto the skewers, alternating with pieces of pepper, onion and mushroom.
- 4
Heat a barbecue, griddle pan or grill to high. Cook the skewers for 15 to 18 minutes, turning every 4 minutes, until browned and charred at the edges and the pork has no pink inside.
17 min - 5
Rest for 3 minutes and serve with sliced tomatoes, a squeeze of lemon and bread if you like.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
