Kitchen Tools

You can buy simple disposable bamboo skewers or buy metal skewers. Metal versions are used for anything on the grill, and bamboo skewers are used for fruit, vegetables, or sandwiches. They can be used for cooking too. With the bamboo skewers you will save some time with cleaning, but the metal skewers are more durable and more convenient. Because of the metal material, they will heat up and start baking the meat from inside too. They also look more upscale, but on the other hand, they are not a good option for fruit or vegetable skewers. If you plan to make regular skewers for lunch or supper, I find the size 10″ most convenient. You should also consider buying shorter ones (about 4″) for fruit skewers and similar applications.