Filipino Pork BBQ Skewers (Grill, Oven, or Air-Fry)
Sweet, tangy and so flavorful Filipino pork BBQ skewers. Why wait for summer? You can make this any time of the year whenever your craving strikes. Cook over hot charcoal, in the oven, pan-grill, and or cook in the air-fryer.
Cut the pork. Using a sharp knife, slice the meat into ¼-inch thick slices, 1-inch-wide, 2-inch-long. Don't worry about the length if some pieces shed, just focus on even thickness. Place in a large mixing bowl or resealable bag.
Marinate the pork. Pour 1 ¼ cup of the marinade into the meat. Toss then press down to ensure all meat is fully submerged. Cover tightly with a plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
Soak the skewers. If using bamboo skewers, soakin cold water for about half an hour before threading the meat to prevent the skewers from burning.
Thread the pork. Carefully thread the pork pieces onto each skewer piercing it through twice to secure it, then pushing the meat a little tightly together. Brush both sides with oil.
To Grill:
Pre-heat the grill pan or set up the charcoal grill. Brush the grill grates with oil to prevent the meat from sticking.
Cook the pork. Add skewers, leaving at least 1-2" between each. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side. TIP: If using a grill pan, cover with a lid to prevent splatters. If using a charcoal grill, turn and move the skewers around if flare-ups occur.
Baste. When the meat is almost cooked through, baste with the BBQ sauce mixture. Continue cooking until meat is cooked through and the skewers have caramelized. Turn as needed, to prevent burning.
To bake or air-fry:
Preheat the air-fryer for 3 minutes at 200C (400F) or, oven for 15 minutes at 220C (425F). If using a convection oven, use 200C.
If using the oven, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Arrange the skewers in a single layer about 1 inch apart.
Cook in theAIR-FRYER for 3 minutes or bake pre-heated OVEN for 10 minutes. Use the upper third or top rack. Turning once halfway through the cooking time.
Baste skewers with the barbecue sauce. Air-fry for another 4 minutes. If using the oven, cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until the skewers have caramelized. Turn as needed.
Serve:
Remove from heat and let it rest for 2 minutes. Serve with vinegar dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Bamboo skewers - I recommend using 10" to 12" for grilling and 6" to 8" for air-frying.
Grill/Griddle - cast iron is recommended but not required.
Servings - I made 18 skewers using 10-inches bamboo skewers.
Course :Main Course
Cuisine :Filipino
Keyword :Filipino BBQ, Filipino street food, pork bbq