Filipino Pork Menudo Recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken breast reduces fat content while pork belly offers a more affordable option.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sugar

Dried cranberries provide a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

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

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in diced pork shoulder; cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and mix well; marinate for 10 minutes.

Add tomato sauce, water, and bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Incorporate diced potatoes and carrots; cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Add green bell pepper and raisins; simmer for another 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with sliced hard-boiled eggs.

Cooking Techniques

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