PORK POCHERO: Kuya Dimz TV

pork belly

🥗Healthier: lean pork

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lean pork reduces fat while chicken is more affordable.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage lowers calories while smoked sausage is budget-friendly.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: bok choy

Kale offers more nutrients, bok choy is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are healthier while yams can be cheaper.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add pork belly and chorizo, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and add bay leaves, stirring to combine.

Add water to cover the meat, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until pork is tender.

Add potatoes and carrots, cooking until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in green beans and cabbage, cooking until just wilted, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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