Pork Igado Recipe | Easy & Authentic Filipino Dish

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken reduces fat content while pork shoulder is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium option is healthier, while tamari is often less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor, while white vinegar is typically cheaper.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can substitute for bay leaves in flavor.

Heat cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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

Pour in soy sauce and vinegar; stir to combine.

Add bay leaves and ground black pepper; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add sliced carrots, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Stir in green peas; cook until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt to taste before serving.

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