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Sweet & Sour Pork Bones

Cultural Context

Sweet & Sour Pork Bones is a beloved Filipino dish that showcases the balance of sweet and tangy flavors, often enjoyed during family meals and celebrations. The dish reflects the influence of Chinese cuisine in the Philippines, where sweet and sour flavors are a staple. Today, variations exist across many households, with some adding local vegetables or adjusting the sweetness to personal preference.

FilipinoPHmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork butt
2 lb pork baby back ribs
1 packet Mamacita's sinigang packet
1 cup Daikon radish, sliced
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup Taro, cubed
1 cup eggplants, sliced
2 cups baby bok choy, chopped
2 long green chili, whole

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pineapple chunks

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Canned pineapple is often less expensive and readily available.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

1

Gather ingredients for sinigang: pork butt, pork baby back ribs, sinigang packet, Daikon radish, yellow onion, tomatoes, Taro, eggplants, baby bok choy, and long green chili.

2

Choose a sinigang packet; typically, Mamacita's is preferred for flavor.

3

Chop the Daikon radish, yellow onion, and tomatoes for the soup.

4

Peel and chop the Taro, which has a potato-like consistency.

5

Prepare the pork by cutting it into pieces, including the pork butt and baby back ribs.

6

In a large pot, add water and bring it to a boil.

7

Add the pork butt and baby back ribs to the boiling water and simmer.

8

Add the chopped yellow onion and tomatoes to the pot, cooking until softened.

9

Add the chopped Daikon radish and Taro to the pot, cooking until tender.

10

Stir in the sinigang packet and adjust the amount based on desired sourness.

11

Add the eggplants and long green chili to the pot, cooking until the eggplants are tender.

12

Finally, add the baby bok choy just before serving, allowing it to wilt in the hot soup.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardladle

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Pork SinigangSinigang na Baboy

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