Easy Pork Strip Bistek | Quick & Saucy Filipino Recipe

calamansi juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lime juice is more widely available and provides a similar tangy flavor.

pork strips

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

Marinate pork belly in soy sauce, oyster sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated pork belly to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove pork from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, sauté sliced onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add bay leaves and brown sugar, stirring for 1 minute.

Return the pork to the pan and add water to submerge the meat.

Season with salt to taste and stir to combine.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with sliced red onion before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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