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Have you ever wondered why homeschooling families are so big on food? Well, here in our little part of the world, I have yet to meet a homeschool family that does not enjoy food - planning for it, preparing it, & of course EATING it! Anyways, this blog is called "The Homeschool Kusinera" because it perfectly combines two of my passions - homeschool education & cooking! "Kusinera" is the Filipino word for "cook". Through this blog, I will share the many recipes I've compiled over the years & my exploits on new ones, since many of my friends & relatives keep asking me for them.

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The Homeschool Kusinera
Feb. 12, 2008
Barbecue, Pinoy Style!
One of my family's food favorites is barbecue, so anything grilled is always welcome.  Over the years, I've come to notice that we Filipinos like our barbecue sweeter, especially when it's chicken or pork.  However, there is the super-delicious Ilonggo Chicken Inasal, which isn't sweet at all, but it's now selling like rice cakes all over our archipelago.  This recipe will remind you of Pinoy barbecue street-food.  I have a friend who's told me that this dish also reminds her of the Chicken Barbecue of a famous restaurant along Roxas Boulevard, hint-hint.  It's been a long while since I've dined there, so I couldn't agree with her.  This barbecue uses simple ingredients, is easy to make, & of course, it's yummy!

PINOY-STYLE BARBECUE

1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 head garlic, chopped
3/4 cups banana ketchup
2 tablespoons calamansi juice
3/4 cup clear softdrink (7-Up or Sprite)
1-2 kilos pork cubes or chicken fillet

  1. In a large bowl, combine sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, calamansi juice & softdrink.  Marinate meats in this mixture for at least 3 hours, but preferably overnight.
  2. Heat grill to medium-low.  Drain pork pieces and reserve marinade.
  3. Thread meat pieces into barbecue sticks & grill until done, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Tips: 
  • Marinate your meats overnight to ensure maximum flavor.
  • Add some chilis or hot sauce if you like it spicy!
  • If you find using barbecue sticks too much work, you can use pork belly (liempo) slices, or even chicken parts.
  • If you'd like a sauce to go with your barbecue, heat reserved marinade in a saucepan & add 3 tablespoons banana ketchup.  Heat & stir until smooth.
*Recipe was based on a recipe from "The Best of FOOD Magazine" Cookbook, one of my favorite food publications/magazines in the Philippines.

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