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Authentic Filipino BBQ Pork Skewers Recipe

These pork BBQ skewers, sweet and savory, are tender and moist right from the grill. This easy recipe will win you over at any party.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
MARINATING 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 15 Skewers
Calories 194 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients
  

MARINADE

  • Pork shoulder, 3 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 c banana ketchup
  • 1 c Sprite or 7-Up
  • 1 c soy sauce
  • 1/2 c Datu Puti vinegar White vinegar
  • 1/4 c oyster sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Chili oil with black beans
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 TSP ground pepper
  • 1 c minced garlic

OTHER

  • 16 (12-inch) bamboo skewers

GLAZE

  • 1/4 c banana ketchup
  • 1/8 c oyster sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oils

Instructions
 

MARINADE

  • The pork shoulder should be cut into small cubes, approximately one inch across. Place the meat in an airtight container that is larger than the contents, and leave room for the marinade.
  • Combine the 7-up, banana ketchup and soy sauce with vinegar, oyster sauces, garlic, chili oil, black bean sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, and garlic in a large bowl. Mix the ingredients together and ensure that the brown sugar is dissolved.
  • Mix the marinade and meat together. Marinate for at least six hours. Refrigerate after eight hours.

GRILLING

  • For at least 30 minutes, soak the bamboo skewers with water. Let the marinade cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before adjusting the temperature. This will make it easier to skewer the bamboo skewers.
  • Combine the peanut butter, banana ketchup and oyster sauce in a small bowl. Mix well.
  • To make the BBQ skewers, add approximately five-six pork pieces to each skewer. You may want to alternate between leaner and fattier pieces. Continue this process until all meat pieces are skewered.
  • Pre-heat the grill to medium heat (about 80%) Cook the skewers for four minutes each side on each side. Turn the skewers over. Cook for an additional four minutes.
  • You can brush the glaze onto one side of the Skewer. Turn the skewer over and cook for 1 minute. Continue to cook and basting. To check if the meat is cooked through, you can check the temperature (145 degrees F). A knife can be used to cut the pork pieces and check for any cracks. The finished pork skewers should still be firm but not too dry. If the skewers are finished, adjust the cooking time or take them out.
  • Serve with rice and sweet Filipino pickles.

Notes

This recipe was adapted from Kawaling Pinoy post.
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