Spicy Barbecue Pork Rib Skewers

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Tender middle ribs marinated with warm spices, chili flakes, and sesame oil, then skewered with green peppers and grilled over glowing charcoal until smoky and golden.

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An indispensable favorite at any barbecue camp, these spicy pork rib skewers combine the smoky depth of charcoal grilling with a fiery blend of chili and cumin. Tenderized with a touch of cornstarch and grilled with constant attention, they offer a juicy interior with a perfectly charred exterior.

Seasoned pork rib and green pepper skewers grilling over hot charcoal flames with rising smoke
Seasoned pork rib and green pepper skewers grilling over hot charcoal flames with rising smoke
Prep40 mins
Cook20 mins
Total1 hr
Yield4 servings
DifficultyMedium
Calories520 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1Chop the pork ribs
    A cleaver cutting through raw pork ribs on a wooden cutting board.

    Take a piece of middle rib and use a cleaver to chop it into small pieces of about 6 centimeters in length.

    Tip: Ensure your cutting board is stable and use steady, firm downward pressure with the cleaver to get clean cuts.
  2. 2Marinate the ribs
    Turmeric and spices being poured from a small bowl over raw pork rib pieces in a mixing bowl.

    Add turmeric powder, spice powder, and a little cornstarch into the metal bowl containing the raw pork ribs to tenderize the meat.

    Tip: Cornstarch acts as a natural binder that locks in the juices during grilling.
  3. 3Add chili flakes and sesame oil
    Chili flakes being spooned over seasoned pork rib chunks inside a steel mixing bowl.

    Sprinkle chili flakes into the bowl to enhance the visual appeal and color of the meat, followed by a little sesame oil for aroma.

    Tip: Mix the seasonings thoroughly and let the ribs marinate for half an hour for optimal flavor absorption.
  4. 4Skewer the ribs and peppers
    Metal tongs picking up a marinated pork rib piece near a bowl filled with skewering ingredients.

    Thread the marinated pork rib pieces onto metal skewers, alternating them with slices of green peppers.

    Tip: Alternate the pieces evenly so they cook at a consistent rate on the grill.
  5. 5Place skewers on the grill
    Hands placing meat and green pepper skewers onto a black charcoal grill grate.

    Put the prepared skewers directly onto the hot charcoal grill, drying the moisture on both sides.

    Tip: Make sure the charcoal bed provides steady, even heat across the cooking surface.
  6. 6Brush oil and grill
    A wide brush applying oil onto skewered meat and peppers cooking over a charcoal grill.

    Brush a little oil onto both sides of the skewers as they grill, turning them frequently to prevent scorching until they turn golden yellow.

    Tip: Frequent turning ensures the ribs cook evenly without burning over the hot coals.

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator
2 days
Store raw marinated skewers in an airtight container in the fridge before grilling.
Reheating
10 min
Reheat cooked skewers in a preheated oven or on a gentle grill until warmed through.

Burn It Off

Running
~50 minutes at a moderate pace (~9 km/h).
Brisk Walking
~1 hour 45 minutes at a steady pace (~5 km/h).
Jump Rope
~50 minutes of intense skipping sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Middle ribs work best because they offer an ideal ratio of meat to fat and can be easily chopped into uniform pieces. Spare ribs can work if cut down into smaller, bite-sized strip pieces.
Cornstarch creates a light coating that seals in the natural juices of the pork ribs, preventing the meat from drying out over the open charcoal flame.
Cumin and final chili powders are added near the end of cooking and right after baking so the spices do not burn prematurely on the hot grill.
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