Savory Filipino Pork Barbecue Skewers: Best Recipe for Flavorful Grilling
A delicious and flavorful way to enjoy grilled pork skewers, traditional in Filipino cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork belly, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon pepper, crushed
- 1/4 cup calamansi juice or lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, onion, pepper, and calamansi juice. Mix well.
- Add the pork cubes to the marinade and let it sit for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated pork onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, basting occasionally with leftover marinade, until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add pineapple juice to the marinade.
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg