==== Filipino BBQ Pork At Home ====

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Delicious Filipino style barbecue pork skewers, without the Philippines, the skewers or the barbecue.

Confirmed delicious by Ruby's Filipino co-worker.

=== Tools ===
  * Large zip-lock bag or glass container for marinading
  * Tongs
  * Huge cast iron frying pan
  * Freezer
  * Knife and cutting board

=== Ingredients ===
  * Pork shoulder/butt roast
  * 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  * 1/2 cup calamansi juice. We use a concentrate diluted 1:1 with water.
  * 3/4 cup banana ketchup. We use Jufran brand.
  * 4 tablespoons brown sugar.
  * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic.
  * 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  * 1 teaspoon salt.
  * 1 1/2 cups Sprite or other lemon-lime soda.

=== Instructions ===
  - For ease of cutting, freeze the pork roast and defrost it in the fridge the day before. The semi-frozen texture makes it easy to slice it thinly.
  - For pan frying, slice into 2 inch pieces. For skewers, slice into larger pieces for easier threading.
  - Mix all the marinade ingredients other than the sprite togther.
  - Reserve about a half cup of the marinade for basting.
  - Add the Sprite and pork to the marinade, store in the fridge over night.
  - Cook the pork either on the stovetop or grill.

=== Stovetop ===
  * Our apartment does not allow barbecues, so we cook this on the stove top.
  * Working in batches, fill a large frying pan with a single layer of pork. Use tongs to remove the pork from the marinade.
  * Cook over high heat until the juices in the pan have almost evaporated. Toss the pork in the basting mixture and move it to a baking sheet or casserole dish.
  * Once all of the pork is cooked and in the baking dish, broil it on high for 2-3 minutes, watching it carefully. We want to get some light char and caramelization on the tops of the meat, but don't let it burn.
  * Remove the pork from the oven and let it cool down
  * Enjoy

=== Barbecue ===
  * Thread the pork on to metal or bamboo skewers. If using bamboo, soak them first so they do not burn.
  * Grill the skewers on the barbecue, turning and basting them every 3-4 minutes. 
  * Check the skewers carefully to ensure that they are cooked through.

Pairs well with the [[:recipes#phillips_phamily_deviled_potato_salad| Phillips Phamily Deviled Potato Salad]]

=== Sources ===
[[https://panlasangpinoy.com/filipino-style-pork-bbq/ | Panlasang Pinoy]]