Description
BBQ Pork Skewers with Filipino BBQ Marinade offer a delightful taste experience that transports you to a tropical paradise. Tender pork tenderloin is marinated in a savory-sweet blend of garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, and ketchup, creating an explosion of flavor with every bite. Ideal for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, these skewers are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, and lemon juice; whisk until smooth.
- Add pork cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Thread marinated pork onto soaked bamboo skewers.
- Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C).
- Serve hot with any remaining marinade drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg