Joy of Grilling started at my grandmother's table and grew up around Alabama grills. This is where I keep the recipes, the guides, and everything I've learned about cooking over fire — so your family can gather around the grill the way mine always has.

Chuan'r 8

Tofu chuan'r, Chinese grilled tofu skewers, with a cumin-chile shaokao crust.
10/25/2026

Tofu Chuan’r (Doufu Chuan — Grilled Tofu Skewers)

Total: 25 minutes.
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Shiitake mushroom skewers grilled over charcoal with a soy-sesame glaze.
10/25/2026

Shiitake Mushroom Skewers (Xianggu Chuan)

Marinate: 10 minutes. Total: 28 minutes.
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Shrimp chuan'r, Chinese grilled shrimp skewers, shell-on over charcoal with garlic.
10/25/2026

Shrimp Chuan’r (Xia Chuan — Grilled Shrimp Skewers)

Marinate: 15 minutes. Total: 36 minutes.
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Squid chuan'r, Chinese grilled squid skewers, blistered over charcoal with shaokao spice.
10/25/2026

Squid Chuan’r (Youyu Chuan — Grilled Squid Skewers)

Rest: 2 minutes. Total: 23 minutes.
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Pork chuan'r, Chinese pork skewers, grilled over charcoal with cumin and five-spice.
10/25/2026

Pork Chuan’r (Zhurou Chuan — Chinese Pork Skewers)

Marinate: 30 minutes. Rest: 5 minutes. Total: 1 hour.
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Chicken chuan'r, Chinese chicken skewers, grilled over charcoal with cumin and chile.
10/25/2026

Chicken Chuan’r (Jirou Chuan — Chinese Chicken Skewers)

Marinate: 30 minutes. Rest: 5 minutes. Total: 1 hour 2 minutes.
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Beef chuan'r, Chinese beef skewers, grilled over charcoal with cumin.
10/25/2026

Beef Chuan’r (Niurou Chuan — Chinese Beef Skewers)

Marinate: 30 minutes. Rest: 5 minutes. Total: 58 minutes.
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Lamb chuan'r, Xinjiang lamb skewers, grilling over charcoal with cumin and chile.
10/25/2026

Lamb Chuan’r (Yangrou Chuan — Xinjiang Lamb Skewers)

Marinate: 30 minutes. Rest: 5 minutes. Total: 1 hour 5 minutes.
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