Grilled Antipasti Skewers
Laura Romeo - Weber Grill Master
Difficulty:
easy
- Serves 4
People
Serves 4
Prep Time
15 min.
Barbecue Time
3 min.

Ingredients
Instructions
the Ingredients

Instructions
These skewers are loaded with classic antipasti favourites, olives, pickled peppers and mortadella. Once they hit the barbecue, the magic happens: the heat caramelises the edges, crisps the mortadella, and gently warms the olives and pepperoncini. The result is a salty, smoky, savoury party starter, lifted with a punchy vinaigrette that keeps you coming back for more.
- If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the barbecue for cooking using direct medium-high heat (230°C-260°C) and preheat as directed. See below for information on premium gas barbecue set up methods.Prepare the barbecue for cooking using direct medium-high heat (210°C-250°C) and preheat as directed. See below for information on Weber Q settings and set up methods.Prepare the charcoal barbecue for cooking using direct medium-high heat (230°C-260°C). See below for information on how to set up a Weber Kettle.Prepare your barbecue for cooking using direct medium-high heat (230°C-260°C).Prepare your barbecue for cooking using direct medium-high heat (230°C-260°C).If using a 17” Weber Slate Griddle, prepare it for cooking using direct high heat (250°C-290°C) and preheat as directed. If using a 30” or 36” Weber Slate Griddle, prepare it for cooking using direct medium-high heat (210°C-250°C) and preheat as directed.
- Slice the mortadella into 2 cm-thick slices. To thread the skewers, concertina-fold a strip of mortadella and thread it onto a skewer. Add an olive, wrap an anchovy around a pepperoncini pepper, and add it to the skewer. Continue threading and alternating ingredients as desired.
- To make the parsley vinegarette, mix all the ingredients in a small bowl, taste, and adjust as needed.
- Once the barbecue has preheated, brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Adjust the settings for direct medium-high heat. Grill the skewers, with the lid closed, for 1½ minutes, flip, and cook for a final 1½ minutes, or until the edges of the mortadella are crispy and the olives and pepperoncini have turned juicy. Remove from the barbecue and place immediately onto a serving platter.Once the barbecue has preheated, brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Adjust the settings for direct medium-high heat. Grill the skewers, with the lid closed, for 1½ minutes, flip, and cook for a final 1½ minutes, or until the edges of the mortadella are crispy and the olives and pepperoncini have turned juicy. Remove from the barbecue and place immediately onto a serving platter.Once the barbecue has preheated, brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Grill the skewers over direct medium-high heat (over the fire), with the lid closed, for 1½ minutes, flip, and cook for a final 1½ minutes, or until the edges of the mortadella are crispy and the olives and pepperoncini have turned juicy. Remove from the barbecue and place immediately onto a serving platter.Once your barbecue has preheated, brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Grill the skewers over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, for 1½ minutes, flip, and cook for a final 1½ minutes, or until the edges of the mortadella are crispy and the olives and pepperoncini have turned juicy. Remove from the barbecue and place immediately onto a serving platter.Once your barbecue has preheated to the set temperature, brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Grill the skewers over medium-high heat, with the lid closed, for 1½ minutes, flip, and cook for a final 1½ minutes, or until the edges of the mortadella are crispy and the olives and pepperoncini have turned juicy. Remove from the barbecue and place immediately onto a serving platter.Once the griddle has preheated, scrape it clean with a scraper. If needed, add a small amount of vegetable oil to the griddle surface and spread it with the back of a spatula. Griddle the skewers for 1½ minutes, flip, and cook for a final 1½ minutes, or until the edges of the mortadella are crispy and the olives and pepperoncini have turned juicy. Remove from the barbecue and place immediately onto a serving platter.
- Spoon the parsley vinegarette over the skewers. Leave the skewers to rest for a couple minutes, then serve when cool enough to enjoy.
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