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Filipino BBQ Pork Skewers

Filipino BBQ Pork Skewers feature marinated pork grilled over open flame and basted with a rich, sweet-savory sauce. Juicy, flavorful, and deeply nostalgic—perfect for family meals or summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder thinly sliced
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup banana ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice or calamansi juice
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Chili flakes optional
  • Skewers soaked if wooden

Method
 

  1. Whisk marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Add pork slices, cover, and refrigerate for 4–24 hours.
  3. Thread pork onto skewers.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat 3–4 mins per side, brushing with extra marinade.
  5. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
  6. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/filipino-bbq-pork-skewers/

Notes

  • Slicing the pork thinly ensures it cooks quickly and absorbs more marinade.
  • It gives the dish its signature sweetness and color. If unavailable, sub with regular ketchup + a bit of sugar.
  • Watch the skewers closely—the sugar in the marinade can burn fast over high heat.