Description
These BBQ pork skewers are marinated in a bold and slightly sweet Filipino-style sauce featuring soy, citrus, and garlic, then grilled to smoky perfection. They’re juicy, caramelized, and perfect for cookouts, parties, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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2 lbs pork shoulder or pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
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Bamboo or metal skewers (soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes)
For the Filipino BBQ marinade:
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½ cup banana ketchup (or regular ketchup with 1 tbsp sugar)
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¼ cup soy sauce
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¼ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup 7UP, Sprite, or pineapple juice
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 tsp ground black pepper
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for depth)
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1 tbsp vinegar or calamansi juice (optional for brightness)
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Instructions
1️⃣ Make the marinade: In a large bowl, mix all marinade ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
2️⃣ Marinate the pork: Add pork cubes to the marinade, mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
3️⃣ Skewer the pork: Thread marinated pork onto skewers, packing pieces snugly but not too tightly.
4️⃣ Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cook skewers for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with extra marinade or banana ketchup during grilling until nicely charred and cooked through.
5️⃣ Serve: Serve hot with rice, vinegar dipping sauce, or fresh cucumber salad.
Notes
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Banana ketchup is key for authentic flavor—available in Asian markets or online.
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For an oven version, broil on high for 4–5 minutes per side.
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Delicious with Filipino garlic fried rice or pan de sal.
- Prep Time: 20 min