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Tender South African Sosaties with Apricot Marinade

Name: Tender South African Sosaties with Apricot Marinade
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup dried apricots, chopped; 2 cups white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large onion, sliced into half-moons; 1 green bell pepper, cubed; 16 dried apricots, soaked in water for 30 minutes; 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Juicy, flavorful skewers marinated in a unique apricot sauce, echoing the vibrant culinary traditions of South Africa.

4.6(698 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 31, 2025

Tender South African Sosaties with Apricot Marinade — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Apricot Marinade

For the Meat Marinade

For the Sosaties

For the Basting Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 690 kcal
Protein: 30.9 g
Carbs: 59.3 g
Fat: 37.9 g
Fiber: 4.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4140 kcal
Protein: 185.3 g
Carbs: 355.8 g
Fat: 227.6 g
Fiber: 26.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup dried apricots chopped	313	3.5	82	0.5	9.5
2 cups white wine vinegar	42	0	0.6	0	0
1/2 cup brown sugar	418	0	108.5	0	0
1/4 cup olive oil	477	0	0	54	0
1 tablespoon curry powder	20	1	3.6	0.9	2.1
1 teaspoon ground coriander	5	0.2	1	0.1	0.7
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0.4	0.8	0.5	0.4
2 teaspoons minced garlic	9	0.5	2	0	0.1
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper	6	0.2	1.4	0.1	0.7
2 tablespoons soy sauce	18	1.9	1.3	0.1	0.1
2 pounds lamb shoulder cut into 1-inch cubes	2016	172	0	148	0
1 large onion sliced into half-moons	60	1.8	14	0.2	2.6
1 green bell pepper cubed	24	1	6	0.2	2
16 dried apricots soaked in water for 30 minutes	244	2.6	63.6	0.4	7.4
1/2 cup apricot preserves	280	0.2	73	0.1	1
1/4 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons butter melted	204	0.2	0	23	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Lamb

1
Make Apricot Marinade
In a bowl, combine dried apricots, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, olive oil, and curry powder.
2
Make Spice Marinade
In a separate bowl, mix coriander, cumin, garlic, black pepper, and soy sauce.
Tip: For best flavor, marinate the skewers overnight.
3
Marinate the Lamb
Combine both mixtures, then add lamb cubes and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Skewers

1
Soak Skewers
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
2
Assemble Sosaties
Alternate marinated lamb cubes with onion slices, bell pepper, and soaked apricots on skewers.
Tip: Ensure all lamb pieces are of uniform size for even cooking.
3
Preheat Grill
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Tip: Use metal skewers for better heat distribution.