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pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork belly

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

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

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

Add diced pork belly and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the pork and set aside; add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot.

Sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in tomato sauce, soy sauce, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Return the pork to the pot and add water to cover; season with black pepper and salt.

Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until pork is tender.

Add diced potatoes and carrots; cook for another 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in bell peppers and green peas; cook for 5 more minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and sugar to taste.

Finish with a splash of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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