Filipino BBQ Pork Skewers
A beloved Filipino street food featuring tender pork shoulder marinated in a sweet, savory, and tangy blend of banana ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic—grilled to perfection and served hot off the stick.
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
Instructions
- Whisk marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
- Add pork slices, cover, and refrigerate for 4–24 hours.
- Thread pork onto skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat 3–4 mins per side, brushing with extra marinade.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/filipino-bbq-pork-skewers/
Notes
- Banana ketchup gives this BBQ its signature Filipino sweetness—don’t skip it if possible!
- Always soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- Leftovers can be reheated or served cold in rice bowls or sandwiches.