Khorovats

Khorovats is a unique Armenian barbecue method where the meat is first placed on a set of high-quality skewers called shish and shampoors, then grilled on mangal, a grill often shared among neighbors, or less commonly, baking it in tonir, a built-in clay oven. Although any quality meat is suitable for khorovats, most often it is prepared with pork chops and pork ribs that are typically only seasoned with salt and pepper, and marinated for a short time in a marinade that should not contain any vinegar, as it affects the meat's flavors. One popular version of Armenian barbecue is Gharsi khorovats, named after the city of Kars, where meat is cooked on a revolving vertical spit, then served wrapped in lavash flatbread. Typical side dishes include roasted vegetables, onions, flatbreads, cheese, tomato-cucumber salad, and pickled green chili peppers.