How to Make Tender & Flavorful Pork Barbecue at Home
A juicy, flavorful pork barbecue recipe made with a sweet and savory marinade, grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 kg pork shoulder or belly, sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup banana ketchup or tomato ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vinegar or calamansi juice
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- Skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
- Cooking oil or melted butter for basting
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade:Soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, pepper, salt, and chili flakes should all be combined in a big bowl. Stir thoroughly.
- Marinate the Pork:Coat the pork pieces equally by adding them to the marinade. For optimal flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least two hours, preferably overnight.
- Skewer the Pork:After marinating, skewer the strips of pork.
- Preheat the Grill:Set the temperature of your grill or grill pan to medium-high. Apply oil to the brush to keep it from sticking.
- Grill the Skewers:Put skewers of pork on the grill. For more moisture and caramelization, baste regularly with the remaining marinade or oil while cooking for 10 to 12 minutes on each side.
- Serve Hot:Serve the pork hot with rice, salad, or dipping sauce when it is cooked through and has a hint of burn.
Notes
- Use pork with some fat, such as pork belly, for added softness.
- To prevent burning, soak wooden skewers in water for half an hour before grilling.