Pork Belly Asado
Try this quick and easy Pork Belly Asado with tender pork belly cubes and colorful vegetables ina rich tomato-based sauce. It's hearty, tasty, and perfect with steamed rice for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 3 pounds pork belly, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup calamansi juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 small red bell pepper, cored and cubed
- 1 small green bell pepper, cored and cubed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add potatoes and carrots and cook until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- In the same pan, add onions and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook until aromatic.
- Add pork liempo and cook until lightly browned.
- Add calamansi juice and soy sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil.
- Cover, lower heat, and cook for 40 to 50 minutes or until meat is fork-tender.
- Add pan-fried potatoes and carrots and cook until tender.
- Add red and green bell peppers and cook until tender-crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Cut meat and vegetables in uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Pan-frying the potatoes and carrots helps them keep their shape and prevents them from falling apart when added to the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 1278kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 24gFat: 123gSaturated Fat: 44gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 58gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 618mgPotassium: 941mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2640IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
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