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Filipino BBQ Pork

Filipino BBQ Pork

Make authentic Filipino BBQ Pork with a sweet and savory marinade, juicy grilled pork skewers, and traditional Filipino flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pork Marinade
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder or pork belly thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup banana ketchup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon calamansi juice or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • For Grilling
  • 10 –12 bamboo skewers soaked in water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Optional Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 small chili chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, banana ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, oyster sauce, calamansi juice, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the sliced pork to the marinade and toss well to coat every piece evenly.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, for maximum flavor.
  4. Thread the marinated pork pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers, weaving the meat back and forth for even cooking.
  5. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grates with oil.
  6. Place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning frequently. Baste occasionally with the remaining marinade during the first part of cooking.
  7. Continue grilling until the pork is fully cooked and develops caramelized edges with slight char marks.
  8. Remove from the grill and allow the skewers to rest for a few minutes before serving.
  9. For the dipping sauce, combine vinegar, soy sauce, chili, and garlic in a small bowl and stir well.
  10. Serve the pork skewers hot with steamed rice and dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Thinly sliced pork absorbs the marinade more effectively and cooks quickly on the grill.
  • Avoid using the marinade as a finishing sauce unless it has been boiled thoroughly.
  • Soaking bamboo skewers prevents them from burning during grilling.
  • Keep a close eye on the pork while grilling because the sugar in the marinade can caramelize quickly.