Pork Belly Skewers Cooking Tips & Guides

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Skewered pork belly cooked over open flame is the chosen method at Hunter & Barrel. It defines our primordial cooking style and allows the fat to slowly render, infusing the entire skewer with the tantalising flavour of caramelised, smoky goodness.

When cooked properly, pork belly is tender, rich, and bursting with flavour from its marinade. This guide will help you recreate this delicious meal at home. From selecting the right kind of pork, to cutting, marinating and skewering, you’ll learn how to cook the best pork belly skewers you’ve ever had.

Best Marinades for Pork Belly Skewers

Pork belly is the ultimate indulgence for the grill, but mastering it requires the right balance of flavors. Unlike leaner cuts, pork belly demands a marinade that can cut through the richness while encouraging that irresistible, sticky char.

When cooked over open coals, these marinades caramelize rapidly, creating crispy, golden edges while keeping the meat succulently tender within. It’s a delicate dance between heat and time, ensuring the fat renders perfectly without burning the glaze. Ready to fire up the grill? Here are our top marinade recipes to ensure your pork belly skewers are nothing short of legendary.

Cooking Pork Skewers - Preparation and Techniques

Once the pork has marinated for at least 30 minutes, pat each piece dry to prevent the sugars in the marinade from burning. Skewer each piece carefully through the centre, ensuring the pieces are well aligned and tightly together.

On a cast-iron pan, grill, or charcoal grill if you have one, begin cooking the skewers over medium to low heat, ensuring the pork has time to cook through as the outside gradually develops a sear. If glazing with excess marinade, only add it in the final stages of cooking to prevent burning.

For a more in-depth guide on temperature, glazing, and serving suggestions, explore our full guides.

Pork Skewers Cooking Tips & Guides

At Hunter & Barrel, our pork belly skewers are slow-braised for maximum tenderness, then grilled over open fire for a smoky char, and finished with our signature spicy honey glaze. It’s sweet, sour, umami, and tany, all in one bite, a true treat for the senses.

We’ve condensed our method into a beginner-friendly cooking guide that walks you through exactly how to make the humble pork skewer at home. With the right cut of meat, a killer marinade, and a bit of finesse, the rest comes naturally. The flavour of pork belly simply needs the proper treatment to be unlocked.

Our blog collection covers everything you’ll need to know: different marinades from popular cuisines, how to build flavour as you go, and the dishes that pair beautifully with pork belly skewers

Our Pork Skewer Cooking Guides

Browse our blogs for expert guidance on cooking restaurant-quality pork skewers, perfectly prepared steaks, and more. We aim to share our processes in a clear, practical way, giving you the knowledge to cook with confidence in the kitchen.

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Find your nearest Hunter & Barrel in Australia, and book a table to experience the magic of pork belly skewers cooked over open flame. Whether it be a birthday, anniversary, or just a night out with friends and family, Hunter & Barrel is the place to be. Settle in, enjoy the ambient atmosphere, warmth of the roaring grills, and share a feast that lingers long after the last bite.