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Pork Menudo

March 31, 2020 by Liza Agbanlog 11 Comments

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Pork menudo is another dish that can be found in any Filipino gathering. In addition, it can commonly be eaten as part of an everyday meal. Filipino pork menudo traditionally consists of chunks of pork that is stewed in a tomato sauce. Liver and potatoes are added afterwards while vegetables like bell peppers, green peas, carrots, raisins and chickpeas may also be added.  Some versions of menudo could even have chorizo, ham or hotdog for a richer flavor. Menudo reminds me of of another Filipino dish, mechado, except menudo has the addition of chickpeas and raisins.

In my version, instead of using tomato sauce, I use fresh tomatoes to stew the pork. Also, I typically omit liver to make the dish more kid-friendly. Fortunately, this recipe incorporates lots of vegetables, therefore adding lots of flavor and texture.

Ingredients

  • Pork shoulder – This is main protein for this recipe. It is cut into bite-sized chunks and stewed in the sauce which adds a lot of flavor.
  • Marinade – Lemon juice and soy sauce. The salty and sour/acid marinade balances out the dish.
  • Fat – Olive oil
  • Aromatics and spices – Garlic, onion, tomatoes, paprika
  • Vegetables – Potatoes, carrots, red bell pepper, green peas
  • Seasonings – Fish sauce, salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Others – Chickpeas and raisins. Raisins add sweetness, but can be omitted if it’s not to your taste.

How to make Filipino Pork Menudo

To make this Filipino pork menudo, first marinate the pork pieces in a mixture of lemon juice and soy sauce. Next, sauté the pork in the aromatics and spices until they are brown. Add the water next and let the mixture cook until the pork is tender. Add the vegetables last and cook the mixture for another 15 minutes. Lastly, season the dish with salt and pepper.

Tips

  • To achieve tender meat, cook the pork on medium heat for a longer time
  • To add a different texture and taste, you may add liver to this recipe

Filipino Pork Menudo

Avatar photoLiza Agbanlog
Pork menudo is a popular Filipino dish. It consists of pork stewed in tomato sauce. Vegetables like bell pepper, peas, carrots, and raisins may be added.
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Prep Time 45 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 5 servings
Calories 446 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon or calamansi juice
  • 2 lbs pork shoulder , sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil or any other vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup water plus more if needed
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and diced
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup raisins
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a big glass bowl, mix together the soy sauce and lemon juice. Add the pork and let marinate for half an hour.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy pan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and onion, and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and saute until onion is soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce and paprika.
  • Add the marinated pork pieces and saute until brown and no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the water and then bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium, cover and cook until pork is tender, about 45 minutes. Check, every 15 minutes, stirring and adding 1/2 cup of water each time, if running low on liquid.
  • Add the potatoes, red bell pepper and carrots. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the green peas, chickpeas and raisins. Cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with steamed rice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 895mgPotassium: 1409mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3700IUVitamin C: 86mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 6mg
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Nutrition Facts
Filipino Pork Menudo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 895mg39%
Potassium 1409mg40%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 3700IU74%
Vitamin C 86mg104%
Calcium 86mg9%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Filipino, Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: carrot, filipino, green pepper, menudo, pea, pork, potato, raisin

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Comments

  1. elizabeth

    October 6, 2020 at 4:10 pm

    Hi there! Thank you for this readable, vomprehensive and looks masarrrap recipe! Be safe!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLiza Agbanlog

      October 7, 2020 at 11:42 am

      You too Elizabeth! Take care and stay safe!

      Reply
  2. Alex Melbourne

    July 20, 2020 at 6:12 am

    I was looking for something to use up some pork and chickpeas I had in the fridge. This fitted the bill perfectly, as it also has lots of veg too. I added some chilli and ginger for extra spice (I like hot!). This recipe is a fascinating example of how Filipino food is a mixture of Spanish and SE Asian influences. I prefer this to adobo. It was delicious.

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLiza Agbanlog

      July 20, 2020 at 10:30 am

      Awesome!

      Reply
  3. Anna Lunot

    May 13, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    Menudo is not good without liver . Liver is the best ingredient in menudo . My mother in law has the best menudo that I have ever eaten and my late husband was able to learn exactly how his mom and elder sister cooked it .

    Reply
  4. Jelly

    April 22, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Haven’t tried it yet but I definitely appreciate that you omitted the liver and hotdog-2 ingredients that are really not good for you anyway. I look fwd to trying your recipe and filling the tummies at home.

    Reply
  5. Mary @ mary mary quite contrary

    August 26, 2012 at 6:16 am

    So glad I found you ! Re-posting this on Pinterest….what a colourful, textural and flavourful dish ! I will be trying this recipe for my family this week for sure…thank you ! Mary

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLiza

      August 26, 2012 at 7:54 am

      Thanks Mary 🙂 Hope your family likes it.

      Reply
      • zack daniel

        March 10, 2019 at 5:39 pm

        yummy looking food

        Reply
        • Nene

          October 29, 2020 at 4:46 am

          So delicious. As always my family enjoy the it. My mexican neighbor loves it too. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

          Reply
          • Avatar photoLiza Agbanlog

            October 29, 2020 at 10:31 am

            You’re welcome!

            Reply

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