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Pork Pochero

Lalaine
Pork Pochero is loaded with vegetables, sausage, saba bananas, and a rich tomato sauce for a hearty and flavorful main dish. It pairs well with steamed rice and is perfect for Sunday lunches or anytime you need a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1628 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 carrot, peeled, and cubed
  • 2 pieces saba bananas, ripe but firm
  • 1 piece chorizo, cut on a bias
  • 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 1 1/2 inch thick
  • salt to taste
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons liquid seasoning
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 medium cabbage, quartered
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
  • 7 pieces baguio beans
  • 1 stalk green onions, sliced
  • 2 pieces finger chili peppers
  • 1 piece Thai chili pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add potatoes and carrots. Cook until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  • Add saba bananas. Fry until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  • Add chorizo. Cook chorizo until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  • Add pork belly. Cook until lightly browned. Season with salt to taste.
  • Add onions and garlic. Cook until softened.
  • Add water, tomato paste, tomato sauce, liquid seasoning, and lemon juice.
  • Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes or until pork is tender.
  • Add fried potatoes, carrots, and chorizo.
  • Continue to cook until potatoes and carrots are tender.
  • Add cabbage, red bell peppers, Baguio beans, fried saba bananas, green onions, and chili peppers
  • Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Serve hot.

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Notes

  • Cut the vegetables into uniform slices for even cooking.
  • Frying the saba bananas, carrots, and potatoes helps keep them firm when added to the stew.

Nutrition

Calories: 1628kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 40gFat: 140gSaturated Fat: 49gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 61gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 978mgPotassium: 2054mgFiber: 16gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5478IUVitamin C: 181mgCalcium: 218mgIron: 7mg
Keyword pocherong baboy, pork pochero
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