The Secret to Perfecting Filipino Pork Skewers
Things to know:
What are Filipino skewers called?
Inihaw are commonly sold as street food and are eaten with white rice or rice cooked in coconut leaves (pusô). Inihaw is also commonly referred to as Filipino barbecue or (informally) Pinoy BBQ.
What are common Filipino pork marinades?
Filipino Pork Adobo is marinated with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves, and then simmered, browned, and served with the sauce. Of course in the Philippines this would be served with rice, but if you serve this Pork Adobo with cauliflower rice or other low-carb side dishes, it can be a low-carb meal.
What is the famous Filipino dish made with marinated meat skewers?
Skewered Filipino Pork BBQ or simply pork barbecue are skewered marinated pork sliced. These are grilled until the pork is cooked and it is also being basted during the process to add flavor and keep the meat moist.
What is the most eaten meat in the Philippines?
Pork remains the favourite in the Philippines.
What do Filipinos eat a lot?
Popular dishes include lechón (whole roasted pig), longganisa (Philippine sausage), tapa (cured beef), torta (omelette), adobo (vinegar and soy sauce-based stew), kaldereta (meat stewed in tomato sauce and liver paste), mechado (larded beef in soy and tomato sauce), pochero (beef and bananas in tomato sauce), afritada …
What is the Philippines known for?
The Philippines is known for its stunning archipelago of over 7,000 islands, stunning beaches, rich biodiversity, friendly people, unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures (especially Spanish influence), delicious cuisine like adobo and halo-halo, significant English proficiency, and its resilience as a nation prone to natural wonders and disasters, all making it a vibrant Southeast Asian destination.
Ingredients
3 pounds trimmed pork butt or shoulder
1 large white onion, finely diced
10 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
1/2 cup of banana ketchup (sometimes called banana sauce)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 T freshly ground black pepper
2 12oz. cans of 7up of Sprite
veggie oil for basting
1. The night before you make this fine dish, cut the pork into skewer friendly strips that are about 1/4 inches thick.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the onion, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, banana ketchup, brown sugar, black pepper and 7up in a mixing bowl.
3. Add the marinade to a large ziplock bag, then add the pork. Mix thoroughly, then place in the refrigerator overnight.
4. On Skewers Day, drain off the marinade through a strainer, discard the solids and set aside. Thread the pork onto your skewers and place in the refrigerator until ready to grill.
5. Place the reserved marinade into a large saucepan. Boil on high heat until the marinade is thick and reduced to about 3 cups. It should take about 6-10 minutes.
6. Set up your grill for direct grilling. Get those grates HOT!
7. Brush veggie oil on the grates to prevent sticking and lightly brush the skewered pork also.
8. Grill the pork until is it sizzling, browned and cooked through. That should take about 3-4 minutes per side. About 2 minutes into the cooking process, begin to baste the skewers with the marinade, getting in several basting cycled before the pork is done.
9. Use the remaining marinade for a dipping sauce and serve the pork skewers. We served ours over coconut rice. ENJOY!
Equipment used:
Dyna-Glo 32-in W Stainless Steel and Black Barrel Charcoal Grill
Ninja® Foodi® 14 in 1 8 qt SMART XL Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer with SmartLid: https://amzn.to/3D052sn
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