Grilled Pork Skewers

with a Secret Soda Marinade

Sweet soda, soy, garlic, and vinegar create a flavorful marinade that produces tender pork with deep caramelization, making these skewers a quick and satisfying grilling option.

1. Prepare the pork
Place the pork butt in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes until slightly firm, which makes slicing easier. Remove from the freezer and cut into thin pieces no thicker than one quarter inch.
Tip: Uniform slices grill more evenly and develop better caramelization.
Cleanup: Use a lined cutting board to simplify handling raw pork.
2. Make the marinade
Combine the sweet soda, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, brown sugar, kosher salt, and smashed garlic cloves in a bowl. Add the sliced pork and mix well.
Tip: Press out excess air from the marinade bag to ensure full contact.
Cleanup: Mix the marinade in a measuring cup for easier cleanup.
3. Marinate the pork
Refrigerate the pork for 4 to 6 hours to allow the flavors to develop and the meat to tenderize.
Tip: Longer marinating time yields deeper flavor but is not required for great results.
Cleanup: Place the bag in a shallow dish to catch any drips.
4. Prepare the grill
Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates to reduce sticking.
Tip: Medium heat prevents the sugars in the marinade from burning.
Cleanup: Oil the grates with a paper towel to keep hands clean.
5. Assemble and grill the skewers
Thread the marinated pork slices onto skewers and grill for about fifteen minutes, turning every few minutes until golden, caramelized, and cooked through.
Tip: Frequent turning builds even color without burning.
Cleanup: Line the resting plate with foil for easy disposal of drippings.

Ingredients

boneless pork butt
1/2 lb • meat
sweet soda
2 cup • beverages
fish sauce
2 tbsp • Condiments
Brown Sugar
3 tbsp • Baking
soy sauce
1/2 cup • Condiments
rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup • international
Kosher salt
2 tsp • Spices
Garlic cloves
6 count • Produce
bamboo or metal skewers
0 count • household

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