FILIPINO BBQ RECIPE

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, lemon or calamansi juice, banana ketchup, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.

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

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove meat from marinade and let excess drip off.

Thread meat onto skewers or place directly on the grill.

Grill meat 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.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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