Pork Menudo
A classic Filipino stew featuring tender pork, liver, and an assortment of vegetables in a rich tomato sauce. This hearty dish is often served for special occasions but is simple enough for a comforting weeknight meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 557 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 500 gpork shoulder, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
- 150 gpork liver, cut into 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) cubes
- 4 tbspsoy sauce
- 2 tbsplemon juice
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 2 tbspcooking oil
- 1 cuptomato sauce
- 0.5 cupwater
- 2 pcspotato, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
- 1 pcscarrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
- 1 pcsred bell pepper, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares
- 1 pcsgreen bell pepper, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares
- 0.25 cupgreen pea, frozen(optional)
- 1 tspsugar
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, ground
Equipment
large pot · large bowl · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the pork shoulder, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
Cook’s note: Marinating the pork helps tenderize it and infuse flavor.
- 2
Marinate the pork for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes at room temperature.
About 15 min
- 3
Heat the cooking oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 2 min
- 4
Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
About 4 min
- 6
Add the marinated pork to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pot; cook in batches if necessary.
- 7
Pour in the tomato sauce and water.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 9
Add the cubed potatoes and carrots to the pot.
- 10
Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork-tender.
About 15 min
- 11
Stir in the pork liver, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, green peas (if using), sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Cook’s note: Add the liver last as it cooks quickly.
- 12
Cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the liver is cooked through and the bell peppers are slightly tender-crisp.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- 13
Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 557kcal
- Protein
- 34.6g
- Carbs
- 32.5g
- Fat
- 32.1g
- Fibre
- 5.9g
- Sugar
- 11.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Pork Menudo in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.
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