Barbecue Pork Kebabs With Blistered-Chile–Pumpkin Seed Salsa
Barbecue Pork Kebabs With Blistered-Chile–Pumpkin Seed Salsa is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cook onion and jalapeños over a gas burner, turning often, until charred and beginning to soften, about 4 minutes (alternatively, cook in a hot dry medium skillet, preferably cast iron).
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCook onion and jalapeños over a gas burner, turning often, until charred and beginning to soften, about 4 minutes (alternatively, cook in a hot dry medium skillet, preferably cast iron).
Finely chop onion.
Remove seeds from chiles and finely chop.
Toss onion, chiles, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, oil, and lime juice in a small bowl.
Season with salt.
Freeze pork until very firm around the edges, 20–30 minutes.
Slice 1/4" thick, then cut crosswise into 1 1/2"–2" strips if needed.
Cover and chill until ready to grill.
Mix brown sugar, mustard powder, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl to combine.
Prepare a grill for medium-high, indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off).
Thread pork onto 6–8 skewers, folding and piling onto itself to form a compact shape.
Season with salt, then sprinkle generously with brown sugar mixture in several passes, allowing a few minutes between each for rub to adhere.
Grill over direct heat, turning every minute or so, until browned and beginning to char in spots, about 4 minutes.
Move to cooler side of grill and continue to grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes longer.
Serve pork topped with salsa.
Salsa can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and chill.
Dry rub can be made 1 month ahead; store airtight at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.