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» For the chess tactics, see Skewer (chess). Or see skua.
A
skewer is a thin
metal or
wood stick used to hold small pieces of
food together while
grilling.
Metal skewers are typically stainless steel and will have a pointed tip on one end and a grip of some kind on the other end for ease of removing the food. Metal skewers are recommended for reuse, whereas wooden skewers are not.
Wooden skewers must be soaked in water prior to assembling and cooking to avoid burning. Wooden skewers are most often made from bamboo, however other woods may be used.
Other Uses
Small, often decorative, skewers of glass, metal, wood or bamboo known as '
olive picks' are often used for
garnishes on
cocktails and other
alcoholic beverages.
In Popular Culture
The phrase "to be skewered" is used as slang for "to be stabbed". Underground rapper Sir Wilmac termed "skewer" to describe the act of fornicating.
Some dishes of skewered food
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