PORK ASADO SIMPLE RECIPE |ASADONG BABOY

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 in soy sauce, garlic, and calamansi juice.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sear the marinated pork until browned on all sides.

Remove the pork and set aside; in the same pot, sauté onions until translucent.

Add sugar, star anise, bay leaves, and ground & whole pepper to the pot.

Return the pork to the pot and add water to cover.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until tender.

Mix cornstarch with water and add to the pot to thicken the sauce.

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