Filipino BBQ - Pork Skewers

Ingredients for Filipino BBQ - Pork Skewers

• 2 pounds pork shoulder or tenderloin, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup soy sauce, for marinade
• 1/2 cup banana ketchup, for marinade
• 1/2 cup lemon soda, such as 7-Up or Sprite
• 5 large cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/8 cup lemon or calamansi juice
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/4 cup banana ketchup, for basting
• 1/4 cup soy sauce, for basting
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

How to cook Filipino BBQ - Pork Skewers

1. 1.Mix pork with pepper, salt, marinade soy sauce, marinade banana ketchup, lemon soda, garlic, and lemon or calamansi juice for 3 minutes.
2. 2.Cover and marinate at least 3 hours, or refrigerate overnight.
3. 3.Thread 5 to 6 pork pieces onto each bamboo skewer, alternating fatty and lean pieces where possible.
4. 4.Mix oil, brown sugar, basting soy sauce, basting banana ketchup, and leftover marinade for basting.
5. 5.Grill over medium heat, brushing before and during cooking, until browned on both sides and cooked through.
6. 6.For a dipping sauce, boil any remaining marinade before serving; serve skewers with spicy vinegar if desired.