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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: 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.

Prepare 2 kilos of Pork Kasim.

Chop garlic and onion.

In a bowl, combine chopped garlic, onion, laurel leaves, black pepper, soy sauce, and calamansi juice to create a marinade.

Marinate the pork in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.

In a large pot, melt margarine over medium heat.

Add the marinated pork to the pot and sear until browned on all sides.

Pour in tomato sauce and water, stirring to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for about 1 hour or until the pork is tender.

Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve.

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