A marinade contains wet ingredients, as opposed to a rub, which is dry. So it not only adds flavour, but moisture as well, which will prevent meat from drying out, especially if you are grilling. You need at least two hours to marinate, but overnight is much better, if you can. Our recipe for four-spice pork kebabs is spicy, sweet, sticky and aromatic, with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. They can be cooked on the barbecue or under the grill.

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