Filipino Pork Barbecue Skewers
Recipe
4 pounds pork shoulder
1 whole head garlic
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
12 oz Sprite/7-up soda
½ teaspoon pepper powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 bundle bamboo skewers, (soaked in water to prevent burning while grilling)
Using a sharp knife, slice the pork into 1-inch-long pieces that are 1/2-inch thick. Leave some of the fat on the meat for flavor and tenderness.
Crush and minced 1 whole head of garlic.
In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients.
Add it to the prepared pork meat, mix it well.
Let it stand to marinate for one hour to overnight for best flavor.
After an hour, you can start to skewer the pork. Reserve excess sauce for basting.
Place the pork skewers directly on the preheated grill grates. Line up the skewers side by side without overlapping.
Brush with the sauce every so often. Cook the pork skewers for 3 to 4 minutes. Use barbecue tongs to flip the skewers and grill another 3 to 4 minutes on the other side, painting with sauce.
When done, the edges will be slightly charred and the middle of the pieces should be soft, juicy, and cooked through.
Prepare a spiced vinegar for the dipping sauce. (Vinegar, minced onions, garlic, pepper and chili pepper). Happy Grilling!