Delicious Pork Asado | Asadong Kapampangan 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 the pork collar in soy sauce and calamansi juice.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté garlic, shallots, and tomatoes until softened.

Add tomato paste, bay leaves, spicy chilis, ground pepper, water, sugar, liver spread, and the marinade sauce to the pot.

Bring to a simmer and cook until the pork is tender, approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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