Pork Asado Recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork belly is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides a unique flavor, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while carrots are cost-effective.

Marinate 1 kg pork shoulder with 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 whole garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for 3 hours or overnight.

Remove garlic from the marinated pork.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the marinated pork until it has a nice color.

Remove excess oil from the pot after browning the pork.

Sauté onions and tomatoes in the same pot, adding 1 tablespoon margarine.

Add 1/2 cup tomato sauce and cook until it turns red.

Pour in the marinade, including the garlic, and add 1 cup water, 3 bay leaves, and 1 cup brown sugar.

Add 2-3 pieces of star anise, depending on your preference for flavor.

Return the pork to the pot and cook until tender over medium heat, checking every 15 minutes for even cooking.

Once the pork is tender and can be easily pierced, remove it from the pot to cool.

Adjust the sauce consistency by adding 1 tablespoon of water if needed.

Slice the pork and serve it with the sauce on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: