Key Parameters
Temperature
150°C
50°C - 200°C
Time
4 hours
2 hours - 6 hours
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Şırdan Kebabı (Gaziantep, Turkey): Creates signature smoky crust while keeping interior succulent
- 2.
Khorkhog (Mongolia): Hot stones substitute for charcoal in this nomadic preparation
- 3.
Tandır (Azerbaijan): Underground charcoal pit version creates unique heat convection
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction