4 ways Filipino Food Recipes for Special Occasions 💯✅ Easy pork recipe❗

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thighs offer a leaner option, while pork belly is often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: pureed tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Pureed tomatoes reduce added sugars, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: no olives

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor, while omitting olives reduces cost.

bay leaves

Bay leaves are essential for flavor, alternatives are limited.

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

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add pork shoulder and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in tomato sauce and soy sauce; cook for 2 minutes to combine flavors.

Add water, bay leaves, and black pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until pork is tender.

Add potatoes and carrots; cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in bell peppers, green peas, and olives; cook for 5 minutes until heated through.

Adjust seasoning with salt and chili peppers to taste.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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