1.   Place the ground beef, ground pork, and ground lamb into a large mixing bowl

2.   Into the bowl add the egg, and sprinkle the grated garlic, salt, pepper, baking soda, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika

3.   Using your hands, squish and toss until all the seasoning ingredients are well combined and integrated with the ground meat

4.   Take 50 g (about 1.8 oz) of the meat mix and roll into a ball, then pressing only at the center roll between your palms to form an even width cigar shape that is about 6.5 cm or about 2.5 inch long

5.   Place on a platter and cover with cling wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to allow meat to absorb the seasoning flavors

6.   Take out of the refrigerator and allow meat to get to room temperature

BBQ INSTRUCTIONS:

7.   Heat up your BBQ to medium heat

8.   Place aluminum foil with edges turned up on the BBQ rack or use BBQ grill plate. When heated, place the kebabs / Ćevapčići in spaced rows

9.   Grill for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure the center meat is done all the way through and you have a nice crispy exterior

PAN GRILLED ON STOVETOP:

10.   heat the grill pan on medium heat, lightly grease with oil or bacon fat

11.   Place the kebabs/Ćevapčići onto the hot grill pan and grill, rotating as soon as the bottom has browned (the Maillard reaction). Keep cooking and rotating until the entire cylinder of the kebabs/Ćevapčići has been browned. Cook for about 30 minutes, or until the center is done

12.   NOTE for both BBQ or Stovetop- suggested time may vary depending on your heat setting and how thick you made your kebabs/Ćevapčići. The suggested time is a guideline. Enjoy!