BBQ Liempo

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with BBQ Liempo, a Filipino classic that’s bursting with bold, smoky flavors and a savory-sweet glaze. This recipe features tender strips of pork belly marinated in a zesty blend of soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, and brown sugar, ensuring every bite is packed with rich, balanced flavor. Grilled to perfection and basted with a luscious banana ketchup glaze, BBQ Liempo achieves the perfect char and sticky caramelization that makes it truly irresistible. It's easy to prepare, with only 20 minutes of prep time, and it’s perfect for family dinners, cookouts, or weekend gatherings. Serve it hot alongside steamed rice or grilled vegetables for a satisfying meal that celebrates authentic Filipino barbecue.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cutting the pork belly into strips, about 1 inch wide for easy grilling.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Before placing the pork on the grill, prepare your basting sauce by mixing the banana ketchup with vegetable oil in a small bowl.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Step 8

Serve the BBQ Liempo hot, garnished with fresh calamansi or lemon wedges, alongside steamed rice or grilled vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1413.8 grams (1413.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5834

Total Fat 556.80g	714%
Saturated Fat 196.80g	984%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.00g
Cholesterol 720mg	240%
Sodium 8380mg	364%
Total Carbohydrate 99.00g	36%
Dietary Fiber 3.10g	11%
Total Sugars 74.80g
Protein 108.10g	216%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 215mg	17%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 2164mg	46%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.8%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 6.8%