Filipino BBQ on the Grill | Easy Make-Ahead Recipe for Your Next Camping Trip

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs offer lower fat content, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

banana ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato ketchup

💰Cheaper: regular ketchup

Homemade options can be healthier, while regular ketchup is widely available.

Combine soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, brown sugar, black pepper, and banana ketchup in a bowl.

Marinate pork belly in the mixture for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove pork from marinade and let excess drip off.

Thread pork onto skewers or place directly on the grill.

Grill pork for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and cooked through.

Baste with reserved marinade during grilling for added flavor.

Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with steamed rice or grilled vegetables.

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