Vinegar-Braised Pork Skewers with Garlic and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Tender pork skewers marinated and braised in a tangy garlic and chili vinegar sauce that highlights Filipino street food flavors. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cubed, white vinegar, soy sauce 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds pork shoulder, cubed
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 8 skewers
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 pounds cubed pork shoulder and marinate for at least 2 hours.
2. Step 2: Thread the marinated pork cubes onto 8 skewers evenly.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add pork skewers and sear for 3 minutes per side until browned.
4. Step 4: Lower heat to medium, pour remaining marinade into the pan, and cover. Simmer pork skewers for 10 minutes until tender and sauce thickens slightly, spooning sauce over the meat occasionally.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve the skewers hot with steamed rice or as a savory snack.