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Zesty Filipino Sinugba with Spiced Vinegar Marinade

Name: Zesty Filipino Sinugba with Spiced Vinegar Marinade
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Vinegar, 1 cup (preferably cane or palm vinegar); Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Soy Sauce, 1 tablespoon; Fish Sauce, 1 tablespoon; Chili Pepper, 1, chopped; Sugar, 1 teaspoon; Black Pepper, 1 teaspoon, freshly ground; Pork Shoulder, 2 lbs, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; Bell Pepper, 1, sliced; Red Onion, 1, quartered; Zucchini, 1, sliced; Olive Oil, for brushing; Salt & Pepper, to taste

Experience the vibrant taste of the Philippines with this deliciously marinated and grilled dish, perfect for any occasion.

4.7(777 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 19, 2025

Zesty Filipino Sinugba with Spiced Vinegar Marinade — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Vinegar Marinade

For the Pork

For the Grilled Vegetables

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 586 kcal
Protein: 59.25 g
Carbs: 8.03 g
Fat: 38.65 g
Fiber: 1.72 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2344 kcal
Protein: 237 g
Carbs: 32.1 g
Fat: 154.6 g
Fiber: 6.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Vinegar 1 cup (preferably cane or palm vinegar)	30	0	0	0	0
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	0.5	3	0	0.2
Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon	8	1	1	0	0
Fish Sauce 1 tablespoon	9	1.5	1	0	0
Chili Pepper 1, chopped	6	0.3	1.2	0.1	0.4
Sugar 1 teaspoon	16	0	4	0	0
Black Pepper 1 teaspoon, freshly ground	6	0.2	1.4	0.1	0.6
Pork Shoulder 2 lbs, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces	2040	230	0	140	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Bell Pepper 1, sliced	24	1	6	0.2	2
Red Onion 1, quartered	40	1.1	9.3	0.1	1.5
Zucchini 1, sliced	33	2.4	6.1	0.6	2.2
Olive Oil for brushing	119	0	0	13.5	0
Salt & Pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Pork

1
Combine Marinade
In a bowl, combine vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili pepper, sugar, and black pepper.
2
Add Pork to Marinade
Place the pork pieces in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over.
3
Refrigerate
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Tip: Do not over-marinate; the vinegar can toughen the meat if left too long.
4
Pro Tip
Add a touch of lime juice to cut through the richness of the pork.

Preparing the Grilled Vegetables

1
Preheat Grill
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2
Season Vegetables
Brush the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Set Aside
Set them aside while the grill heats.

How to Make Zesty Filipino Sinugba with Spiced Vinegar Marinade

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grill Pork
Remove the pork from the marinade and grill for 10-12 minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly charred.
2
Grill Vegetables
Grill the prepared vegetables for 2-3 minutes on each side until tender and lightly charred.
3
Rest Pork
Let the grilled pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing.