Ingredients
Filipino Barbecue
3–4 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1” to 2” cubes
1 shallot, minced
6 garlic cloves minced
1 inch ginger, minced
2 TB tomato paste
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup 7-Up or Sprite (I used diet 7-Up)
1 cup soy sauce
1 banana, preferably browned
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/2 TB salt
1/2 TB pepper
Pancit
1 to 2 TBs vegetable oil
16 oz pancit noodles, well rinsed and drained
1 red onion sliced
2 large carrots, cut into matchsticks
½ a head of cabbage, chopped
Green onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
½ cup soy sauce, divided
1 TB oyster sauce, optional
Instructions
Prepare the marinade by combining the shallots, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, lemon juice, brown sugar, 7-Up (or Sprite), soy sauce, banana, white vinegar, water, and salt and pepper. With a whisk, thoroughly combine, making sure the banana is thoroughly mashed and blended. You can also use a food processor to combine everything. Add the pork and stir to coat the meat. Refrigerator a minimum of four hours but preferably overnight.
Make the pancit. Heat a wok over medium heat. Drizzle the oil into the wok. When hot, swirl the oil to coat the sides. Add the onions and spread to cover the bottom and sides. Stirring often, cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until just starting to turn golden brown. Add the carrots, continuing to stir often, cook another 5 minutes. Add the cabbage and green onions. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Lightly salt the vegetables, if desired. Add the garlic and cook for one minute, or until fragrant. Add ¼ cup soy sauce and oyster sauce to the vegetables and stir to combine. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the noodles to the wok. Using a firm spoon, continue to push the pancit noodles into the broth, turning and flipping. This will take a couple of minutes of constant stirring, pushing, flipping. Once the broth has been fully absorbed, make sure the noodles and vegetables are well mixed. Drizzle the remaining ¼ cup soy sauce over the pancit and mix to combine. Cover and set the burner to low while you prepare the pork.
If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 20 to 30 minutes. Skewer the pork, reserving the marinade.
Heat a grill over medium low flame, maintaining a temperature between 350° and 400°. Place the pork skewers on the grill, toward the back, and close the lid. After about 2 minutes, drizzle some of the marinade over the skewers. Close the lid. After another 2 to 3 minutes, flip the pork over and drizzle marinade over the skewers. Close the lid. After another 2 minutes, drizzle more marinade over the skewers and close the lid. Cook another 3 minutes. Flip one last time, drizzle the skewers with marinade, and cook for an additional 3 minutes with the lid closed. Remove from the grill.
Serve with the pancit. Enjoy!
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