Chinese barbecue skewers

Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces and season each pound with 3 tablespoons of BBQ spice, a third of a teaspoon of baking soda and a big drizzle of cooking oil.

Mix thoroughly and let sit 30 minutes, or in the fridge overnight.

Soak the skewers in water and thread the meat on, evening out the fat so each skewer gets some.

Grill over an open flame about 4 to 5 minutes per side over high heat.

Or preheat the oven to 550 degrees Fahrenheit, switch to the broiler also set to 550, and place the skewers on the rack second from the top.

Roast 5 minutes, flip, cover the exposed sticks with tin foil and roast another 5 minutes.

Sprinkle a little more barbecue spice over the finished skewers.