BBQ Liempo
Treat yourself to the irresistible flavors of BBQ Liempo, a Filipino favorite featuring succulent pork belly infused with a mouthwatering marinade. This dish boasts a tangy and savory blend of soy sauce, calamansi juice, brown sugar, and garlic, which works its magic as the pork soaks overnight to achieve maximum flavor. Finished on the grill with a glossy banana ketchup basting sauce, the pork belly emerges perfectly charred, tender, and bursting with sweet, smoky goodness. Perfect for gatherings or weekend cravings, serve this crowd-pleaser with steamed rice and a squeeze of fresh calamansi for an authentic culinary experience. Whether you're new to Filipino cuisine or a seasoned fan, this BBQ Liempo recipe is a surefire way to impress with its bold and vibrant flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams pork belly
- 120 ml soy sauce
- 60 ml calamansi juice (or lemon juice)
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 120 ml banana ketchup
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Begin by cutting the pork belly into strips, about 1 inch wide for easy grilling.
In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, calamansi or lemon juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Add the pork belly strips to the marinade, ensuring that each piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat.
Preheat your grill to medium heat. While the grill is heating, remove the pork from the marinade and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Before placing the pork on the grill, prepare your basting sauce by mixing the banana ketchup with vegetable oil in a small bowl.
Place the pork belly on the preheated grill. Cook each side for about 8-10 minutes or until the pork is cooked through and nicely charred, basting occasionally with the banana ketchup mixture to enhance the flavor and create a beautiful glaze.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Serve the BBQ Liempo hot, garnished with fresh calamansi or lemon wedges, alongside steamed rice or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.2 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.4 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 1983 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 532 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
