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schedulePrepare in advance
Keep fingers curled away from the knife blade while cutting raw meat to prevent cuts.
Slice 2 lbs or 1 kilo pork shoulder into serving size pieces.
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Cut the pork into even sizes so they cook at the same rate on the grill.
In a large cup, mix 2/3 cup Sprite or 7up, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 3/4 cup banana sauce, 2 tbsp calamansi or lemon juice, 1/2 tsp ground pepper, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 head chopped garlic. Stir well to combine, then pour over the sliced pork shoulder and mix thoroughly until the meat is fully coated.
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Stir the marinade thoroughly so the brown sugar dissolves completely
otherwise, it will settle at the bottom and the flavor won't distribute evenly
Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw marinated meat to prevent spreading bacteria.
Cover the dish and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 3-6 hours or overnight.
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Keep the pork refrigerated during marination
leaving raw meat at room temperature will cause bacterial growth
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes, then rinse and dry.
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Soak the skewers fully
otherwise, dry bamboo skewers will burn and catch fire on the hot grill
Wear gloves when handling raw meat and watch out for the sharp ends of the bamboo skewers to avoid poking your fingers.
Thread the marinated pork pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
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Leave space at both ends of the skewer so it's easy to hold and turn on the grill.
Transfer the remaining marinade into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Meanwhile, dissolve 2 tbsp cornstarch in 2 tbsp water. Stir the dissolved cornstarch into the simmering marinade, then turn the heat to low and cook until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze. Transfer the thickened sauce into a pitcher.
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Stir continuously after adding the cornstarch slurry
otherwise, lumps will form and the sauce will burn at the bottom
Keep a safe distance from the hot grill and use tongs to turn the skewers to avoid burns from flames or hot grates.
Heat the grill to medium heat. Place the pork skewers on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes. Brush with the thickened marinade, flip, and grill for another 5 minutes or until cooked through and nicely charred.
local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 10 minutes totalWatch out
Turn the skewers frequently after brushing with the sugary sauce
otherwise, the high sugar content will cause them to burn quickly
