Recipe: Winter Grilled Kabobs

Brave the chill and fire up your outdoor grill for this meal of charred wintry perfection.

Mix & Match

Start with cubed tenderloin or sirloin steaks and go wild with combinations of the following cold-weather bounty.

• Red onions, peeled and quartered
• Button mushrooms, whole
• Bell peppers and cherry tomatoes
• Pineapple chunks
• Winter squash, parboiled
• Halloumi, paneer, or feta

Spicy Dry Rub

Keep a batch in the pantry to coat your meat before throwing skewers on the grill.

• ½ cup soft dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Sweet & Sour Marinade

Tenderize tougher cuts with this Asian-inspired marinade. Simply combine ingredients in a sealed bag with your cubed meat and marinate for at least an hour and up to overnight.

• ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup lime juice
• ½ cup light olive oil
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed or chopped
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

For more wintry recipes, try these squash dishes, spice-cabinet essentials, and citrus cure-alls.