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Inihaw na Liempo (Pinoy Pork Belly Barbecue)

This is a tried and tested, no-fail recipe for Grilled Pork Belly (Inihaw an Liempo). The meat comes out tender and so tasty every time!
5 from 27 votes
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Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Asian Cuisine, Filipino, South East Asian
Servings 8
Calories 222 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs 1 Kilo Pork Liempo (Pork belly, pork chops or pork shoulder – must have a little fat)

For the Marinade

  • 2 cups 7 UP or Sprite
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 whole garlic peeled and crushed
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1/2 tbsp freshly ground pepper

Baste Recipe

  • 1 cup ketchup preferably the Filipino Banana Ketchup, if you're able to get it from an Asian store
  • 3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp oil

Instructions
 

  • Depending on the pork cut you are using, you can slice them into bite-size pieces if you will use skewers for grilling. If you are using pre-cut pork chops, you can leave them as is. If you are using pork belly, make sure that they are sliced in long thin strips (like the size and thickness of flanken style ribs).
  • Mix together all the marinade ingredients in a large glass bowl or dish. Place the pork pieces in the bowl and marinate for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight for more flavor absorption.
  • Preheat the grill. If you are using bamboo skewers you need to soak them in water first for about 30 minutes to avoid burning them during grilling. Thread the pork pieces in the skewers. If not, simply drain the meat pieces.
  • Mix all the basting ingredients in a bowl. Grill the meat for about 3-4 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of the meat) or until slightly charred and cooked through. Because of the sugar content, you may want to turn the meat over a few times while grilling to prevent burning. Using a kitchen brush, baste with the sweet chili and ketchup sauce on both sides as you grill. Adjust the time depending on the type of meat and cut you are using. Grilling may take longer if you are using pork chops so adjust accordingly.
  • To know if they are fully cooked, just get a piece of pork and slice it in the middle and see if the juices are already clear and the meat is no longer red or bloody.
  • Enjoy! This is perfect with a bowl of rice. You can also have it with a vinegar and garlic dipping sauce on the side!

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 16gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 2068mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 164IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
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