Description
Succulent BBQ Pork Skewers with Filipino BBQ Marinade bring authentic Philippine street flavors to your grill. Marinated pork chunks offer tangy, sweet notes that transport diners directly to Manila’s bustling culinary landscapes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 grams) pork shoulder or pork butt, sliced into thin strips
- 12–15 bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
- 1 cup banana ketchup
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- ¼ cup lemon juice or calamansi juice
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chili flakes or hot sauce
- ½ cup banana ketchup
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tbsps cooking oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice pork into slender, uniform strips ideal for skewering, ensuring consistent cooking and appealing presentation.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk together banana ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, onion, pepper, lemon juice, oyster sauce, and optional chili flakes in a large mixing bowl, creating a complex flavor profile that will penetrate the meat.
- Marinating Process: Thoroughly coat pork strips in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to maximize flavor infusion and tenderize the meat.
- Skewering and Grilling Setup: Thread marinated pork evenly onto pre-soaked bamboo skewers and prepare grill or charcoal to medium-high heat, creating an ideal cooking environment for caramelization and flavor development.
- Cooking Technique: Grill skewers, rotating periodically to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior, basting with reserved marinade if desired. Cook until pork is thoroughly done, approximately 10-15 minutes, ensuring a perfect balance of char and juiciness.
Notes
- Slice with Precision: Cut pork into uniform, thin strips to ensure even cooking and consistent texture across all skewers.
- Marinate Masterfully: Allow pork to soak in marinade for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to maximize flavor absorption and tenderize meat.
- Manage Grill Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat to create perfect caramelization without burning the meat’s exterior.
- Prevent Cross-Contamination: Always use separate utensils and cutting boards for raw meat, and discard unused marinade to ensure food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg