Pork BBQ Skewer
Sweet, sticky, faintly charred pork on a stick - the smell that drifts down every Filipino street at dusk. The banana ketchup in the marinade is not a joke ingredient, it is the whole personality.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Serves
- 2
- Effort
- Easy
What you need
Written for 2 — nudge the counter and the numbers follow.
0 of 8 in the basket.
How you make it
Mix the ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, citrus juice and oil, then reserve 3 tbsp for basting and toss the pork through the rest.
Thread the cubes onto the soaked skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces so heat reaches every side.
Cook under a hot grill or on a screaming griddle pan for 5 minutes on the first side without touching them, so a crust forms.
Turn, baste with the reserved marinade, and cook 5 to 6 minutes more, turning once or twice, until the pork is charred at the edges and reaches at least 63C at the centre.
Rest the skewers for 3 minutes before serving so the juices redistribute, then serve with the vinegar dip or rice.
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