Filipino Pork BBQ Skewers
Sweet, savory, and slightly charred pork skewers served with a tangy pineapple relish and fresh herbs. A quick weeknight dinner that's bursting with flavor.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork shoulder
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 medium red onion
- ½ cup cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 1 lb pork shoulder into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, mix the 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp brown sugar; toss the pork to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- 2
Thread the pork onto skewers, about 4-5 pieces each. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 3
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred at the edges and cooked through (no pink inside).
- 4
Meanwhile, chop the 1 cup pineapple chunks and 1 medium red onion into small pieces; mix together in a bowl to make a quick relish.
- 5
Serve the hot skewers topped with the pineapple relish and 0.5 cup chopped cilantro. Squeeze lime over if you have it.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Skewers
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
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