Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Sizzling Pork. Citrus. Chiles. This Is Sisig, a Traditional Filipino Bar Snack | Cook's Country

Login to Save
America's Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen
448 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow America's Test Kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Sisig

Cultural Context

Originating from Pampanga, Sisig is a beloved Filipino dish made from parts of pig head, often seasoned with calamansi and served on a sizzling plate. Traditionally enjoyed as a pulutan (food served with drinks), it embodies the resourcefulness of Filipino cuisine, transforming leftovers into a flavorful dish. Today, Sisig has gained popularity beyond the Philippines, inspiring numerous variations worldwide, including vegetarian options.

FilipinoPHmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork belly
1/2 lb pork blood
4 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 inch ginger
2 green chili
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons lime juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thigh offers a leaner option while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

calamansi juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lime juice provides a similar tartness, while lemon juice is more widely available.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess, and sour cream is often cheaper.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds flavor without heat, while jalapeño offers a spicier alternative.

1

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

2

Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

3

Add pork belly and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Pour in vinegar and let it simmer without stirring for 3-5 minutes.

5

Add pork blood, soy sauce, and black pepper; stir to combine.

6

Add bay leaves and green chili; simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.

7

Transfer to a sizzling plate and drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilinggrillingsautéing

Equipment Needed

grillsizzling plateskilletpot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

eggsoy

Also Known As

Sizzling SisigPork Sisig

More Sisig Videos

(17 videos)

Similar Filipino Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)