1/4 c. soy sauce
2 tbsp. salad oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 dried hot chile pepper, crushed
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. anise seed
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves
2 lbs. lean pork, cut into 1 inch wide strips

Combine soy, garlic, oil, pepper, sugar, anise, cinnamon and cloves in a bowl. Add pork strips and stir gently to coat each piece. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Thread 1 or 2 strips of meat onto skewers. Place on lightly greased grill 4-6 inches above a solid bed of medium-glowing coals. Cook, turning occasionally, for 7-10 minutes or until done to your liking. Makes about 2 dozen appetizers.