Ukrainian Patychky Meat On A Stick Recipe

Experience a taste of Ukrainian tradition with these savory Patychky meat skewers! Perfect for holidays, weddings, or any special occasion, this old-country recipe is worth the effort. Tender veal and pork are marinated in a flavorful garlic, wine, and spice blend, then coated in crispy breadcrumbs and baked to perfection. The result? Juicy, flavorful skewers that will impress your family and friends. Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 853.8 kcal
Protein 200g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ukrainian Patychky Meat On A Stick

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How to Make Ukrainian Patychky Meat On A Stick

  1. Cut 1 lb veal and 1 lb pork into 1-inch cubes. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Mince 4 cloves garlic.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Pour the garlic mixture over the meat cubes and stir to coat thoroughly.
  5. Marinate the meat cubes for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Thread the pork and veal cubes alternately onto 12 wooden skewers, leaving about 2 inches bare at the bottom of each skewer.
  7. Gently squeeze the cubes together on each skewer.
  8. Continue adding meat until all the meat is used.
  9. In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  10. In a second shallow dish, lightly beat 2 large eggs.
  11. Dip each skewer in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
  12. Then, dip the breadcrumb-coated skewers in the beaten egg.
  13. Finally, coat the skewers again in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  14. Gently squeeze the sticks with your hands to make the breadcrumbs flat and the sticks more rounded.
  15. In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  16. Fry the skewers in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan, until lightly browned on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
  17. While the skewers are frying, thinly slice 1 large onion and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large shallow baking dish.
  18. Spread the sliced onions evenly in the baking dish.
  19. Arrange the fried skewers on top of the onions in the baking dish.
  20. Bake in a preheated oven at 275°F (135°C) for 45-60 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink and is cooked through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

64g

Carbs

10g