Grilled Pinoy Pork Barbecue Skewers with Sweet Soy Glaze

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Tender pork skewers marinated in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce, grilled over charcoal for an irresistible smoky flavor. This Filipino-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, sliced into 1-inch cubes, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp banana ketchup, 2 tbsp calamansi juice, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; stir until sugar dissolves and marinade is well mixed.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb pork shoulder cubes to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat around 400°F. Thread the marinated pork cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for even cooking.
  4. Step 4: Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally and basting with leftover marinade, until pork is cooked through and edges are slightly charred.
  5. Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with steamed rice or dipping sauce.

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