Best Pork Belly Recipe Ever | Pochero

beef shank

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and pork is often more affordable.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat content while smoked sausage is widely available.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: no alternative

Sweet potatoes add nutrients but are not cheaper.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: no alternative

Kale provides more nutrients but may not be cheaper.

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

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

Add beef shank and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chorizo and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Pour in tomato sauce and soy sauce, mixing well.

Add water and bay leaves, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

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

Stir in green beans and cabbage, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt, sugar, and lemon juice to taste.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

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