Ilonggo's Pork Pochero
Ingredients
Servings
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the Pork: In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the pork belly chunks and cook until they are browned on all sides.
Step 2
Sauté Aromatics: Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Step 3
Simmer Pork: Pour in the water and add the fish sauce and whole peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes or until the pork is tender.
Step 4
Add Potatoes and Saba: Once the pork is tender, add the potatoes and saba banana pieces. Continue to simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Step 5
Incorporate Cabbage: Add the cabbage quarters and cook for another 10 minutes until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.
Last step
Season and Serve: Taste the broth and season with salt as needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
Cooking Tip
For a richer broth, you can substitute some of the water with pork broth or add a pork bouillon cube.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Pork Pochero with a side of steamed rice. A dipping sauce of fish sauce with calamansi (Philippine lime) can enhance the flavors.
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