Top 5 Filipino pork recipes (Learn how to cook Filipino food) | Chris Urbano

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options are better for health, while tamari is gluten-free.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Marinate pork in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns for at least 30 minutes.

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

Add marinated pork and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove pork from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Return the pork to the pan and add water, bay leaves, and sugar.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pork is tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

For grilled variations, preheat grill to medium-high.

Skewer marinated pork and grill until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.

For stewed variations, add vegetables during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

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