Charcoal-Grilled Al Pastor Skewers

Recreating spit-roasted al pastor is no easy task—unless you turn it into these pork-and-pineapple skewers. The secret: a simple grill setup brings the food closer to the coals.

Sweet and Spicy Apricot-Glazed Pork and Pineapple Kebabs

Built with layer upon layer of flavor—first with a spicy, earthy rub and then with a sweet and fruity glaze—these pork and pineapple kebabs taste way more complex than their simple preparation may suggest.

Spicy Grilled Jerk Chicken

To make spicy Jamaican-style jerk chicken, marinate the bird, then smoke it low and slow on the grill.

Grilled Pork Belly Kebabs With Sweet-and-Spicy Gochujang Marinade

Sriracha may be the king of Asian chili sauces, but when I cook, I'm much more likely to reach for a fuller-flavored condiment, like Korean gochujang. Here, I use it in a sweet-savory marinade for grilled pork belly kebabs.

Pinchos Morunos (Moorish Skewers)

Brining helps the meat stay moist over the high heat of the grill—even if it stays over the flames a tad too long.

Hellfire Jerk Chicken With Rummy Grilled Pineapple

Jerk chicken has it all: sweetness, spice and come-hither appeal. [Photograph: Jennifer Olvera] Note: Be aware that the chicken is prone to flare-ups, so it needs to be watched and fussed with a bit during the cooking and basting...

Balinese Pork Satay (Sate Babi) With Sweet Soy Glaze and Peanut Sauce

This recipe is inspired by the delicious pork satay I had at a night market on the north shore of Bali: little chunks of marinated meat threaded onto bamboo skewers, grilled over coals until charred, then served with a sweet-and-spicy peanut-based dipping sauce.

Moo Ping (Thai-Style Grilled Pork Skewers)

Thinly sliced pork shoulder gets marinated, put on a stick, grilled, and brushed with coconut cream. These skewers will have you forget all about sad takeout satay.

Grilled Orange-Chipotle Pork Loin

A chipotle and orange reduction creates a potent sauce that adds a sweet, smoky, and spicy note to juicy grilled pork loin.

Pineapple Coconut Hawaiian Chicken Skewers

Hawaiian chicken marinated in a pineapple and coconut marinade that infuses with tropical flavours and tenderises. Skewer them as pictured, or cook whole chicken pieces. PERFECT for outdoor grilling, easy enough for a midweek meal!