PORK BBQ (Filipino-Style)

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken reduces fat content, while pork belly is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce is healthier, while tamari is a gluten-free alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

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

calamansi juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lemon juice is a common substitute, while lime juice is often more accessible.

Slice the pork into serving size pieces.

In a large cup, combine 2/3 cup Sprite, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 3/4 cup banana sauce, 2 tablespoons calamansi juice, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, and 1/2 cup brown sugar, along with 1 head of chopped garlic. Stir well to combine.

Marinate the pork in the sauce for 3 to 6 hours, or overnight.

Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Thread the marinated meat onto the soaked skewers.

Transfer the marinade to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.

Dissolve 2 tablespoons corn starch in 2 tablespoons water, then add to the simmering sauce and cook until thickened.

Heat the grill to medium heat.

Grill the skewers for about 5 minutes, brush with marinade, flip, and grill for another 5 minutes or until cooked through.

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