Filipino Pork Barbecue (Air Fryer)
Filipino Pork Barbecue (Air Fryer)
Ingredients
For the Main Dish
- 3 pounds pork butt, cut into 1/4-inch thick, 2-inch wide pieces
- 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
For the Marinade
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda, (e.g., Sprite or 7 Up)
- 1/2 cup banana ketchup
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a large non-reactive bowl or rectangular glass container, combine the minced garlic, freshly ground black pepper, packed brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon-lime soda, banana ketchup, and oyster sauce. Whisk until well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the cut pork pieces to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are fully coated. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 12 hours), to allow the flavors to meld and tenderize the pork.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once the pork is marinated, thread the pork pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers. Try to arrange the pieces relatively flat and evenly spaced on each skewer. Do not overcrowd the skewers.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 360°F. Arrange the skewered pork in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring there is space between them for even cooking. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 360
- 5
Air fry for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, carefully open the air fryer. Using a basting brush, generously baste the top side of the skewers with the remaining marinade (or a small reserved portion if you prefer not to use marinade that touched raw pork).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360
- 6
Flip the skewers to the other side and baste again with the marinade. Close the air fryer and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through, caramelized, and slightly charred.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360
- 7
Remove the cooked Filipino Pork Barbecue from the air fryer and serve immediately. Enjoy the delicious and 'sarap' flavors!
⏱️ 1 min
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Filipino Pork Barbecue (Air Fryer)
Ingredients
For the Main Dish
- 3 pounds pork butt, cut into 1/4-inch thick, 2-inch wide pieces
- 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
For the Marinade
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda, (e.g., Sprite or 7 Up)
- 1/2 cup banana ketchup
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a large non-reactive bowl or rectangular glass container, combine the minced garlic, freshly ground black pepper, packed brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon-lime soda, banana ketchup, and oyster sauce. Whisk until well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the cut pork pieces to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are fully coated. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 12 hours), to allow the flavors to meld and tenderize the pork.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once the pork is marinated, thread the pork pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers. Try to arrange the pieces relatively flat and evenly spaced on each skewer. Do not overcrowd the skewers.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 360°F. Arrange the skewered pork in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring there is space between them for even cooking. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 360 - 5
Air fry for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, carefully open the air fryer. Using a basting brush, generously baste the top side of the skewers with the remaining marinade (or a small reserved portion if you prefer not to use marinade that touched raw pork).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360 - 6
Flip the skewers to the other side and baste again with the marinade. Close the air fryer and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through, caramelized, and slightly charred.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360 - 7
Remove the cooked Filipino Pork Barbecue from the air fryer and serve immediately. Enjoy the delicious and 'sarap' flavors!
⏱️ 1 min