Name: Filipino Barbecue Pork Skewers with Pineapple Marinade
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: Sinamak or Toyomansi, for serving (optional); Steamed white rice, for serving; 10 to 12 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup [55 g] brown sugar; ½ cup [120 ml] soy sauce; 2 lb [910 g] boneless fatty pork, such as belly or shoulder, cut into 1 in [2.5 cm] pieces; 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tsp kosher salt; 4 red bird’s eye chiles; Twelve to fifteen 10 to 12 in [25 to 30.5 cm] bamboo skewers; 1½ cups [360 ml] pineapple juice

Preparation info

Yield:
6
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
4 hr

Appears in

Islas

By Von Diaz

Published 2024

About

This magical marinade pairs well with just about any kind of protein. While it is great for seafood, particularly shrimp, it’s particularly good for tough, fatty pork shoulder. The natural enzymes in the pineapple tenderize the dense pork, allowing the marinade to infuse the meat with chiles, garlic, and soy. Islas recipe developer Jenn de la Vega recommends adding a bit of 7UP (not Sprite!) to add a bit of extra sweetness.