TRADITIONAL PORK ASADO | Chef Chamba

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 shoulder in soy sauce, juice of 1 whole lemon, and ground black pepper for 30 minutes to 4 hours.

Sear the marinated pork shoulder in a pot until browned.

Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and sauté well.

Add green bell peppers and sauté until they release their juices.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the marinade from the pork and optional liver spread.

Add 1 teaspoon of chili garlic sauce and 3 teaspoons of sugar (optional).

Add 3 teaspoons of oyster sauce if desired.

Place the pork into the pot and add Sprite until the pork is half submerged (water can be used instead).

Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cover, cooking for 1 to 2 hours until tender.

If using a pressure cooker, cook for about 30 minutes instead.

After cooking, slice the pork into thin pieces.

Increase heat to high and add butter to the pot.

Add carrots and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Season with 1 teaspoon of fish sauce or salt to taste.

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