Pork Humbo with Soy and Pineapple

A sweet and sour variation of Adobo with pineapple from the Philippines
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Keyword: Pork, Soy, Garlic, Pineapple
Category: Main Courses
Course: Mains, Pork
Cuisine: Philippines
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Marinate: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 88kcal
Author: MJF
Cost: £10

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Cooks Knife
  • 1 Heavy Pot, with Lid
  • 1 Measuring Cup

Ingredients

  • 1 Kilo Pork Belly 2” cubes
  • ½ Cup Coconut Vinegar
  • ½ Cup Soy Sauce
  • 12 each Garlic Cloves halved lengthwise
  • 1 Tbspns Black Peppercorns
  • 2 each Bay Leaves
  • 1 Tbspn Vegetable Oil
  • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ Cup Water
  • 1 Tbspn Arrowroot Or cornflour - arrowroot is clearer.
  • 1 Tin Pineapple Chunks in juice (or Fresh) 12 oz, Juice separated

Instructions

  • Marinate the pork in the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaves for 1 hour.
  • Drain and set the marinade aside.
  • Saute the pork until brown and add the brown sugar and garlic from the marinade.
  • Continue cooking, stirring until well caramelised.
  • Add the water, pineapple uice, and marinade and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for approximately 1 hour until tender.
  • Dilute the arrowroot in a little water and add to the pork to thicken slightly.
  • Season to taste.
  • Serve with rice
  • Spiciness can be adjusted to taste, according to taste.

Notes

Small boiled potatoes can be added to the pork if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg