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Delicious Pork Menudo without tomato sauce served on a plate

Pork Menudo without Tomato Sauce

A comforting Filipino dish with tender pork, rich flavors, and a unique twist, perfect for family meals or special occasions.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1.1 kilograms pork menudo cut, kasim Choose a tender cut for best results.
  • 2 1/2 tbsp calamansi juice Can substitute with lemon or lime juice.
  • 6 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp pepper
Main Ingredients
  • 300 g pork liver
  • 5 tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • 155 g green peas
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 3 jumbo hotdogs
  • cooking oil For frying
  • 1 tbsp atsuete powder Adds color and flavor; can be omitted.
  • bell pepper and cheese For garnishing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the pork in soy sauce, calamansi juice, and pepper for 1 hour. Strain and separate the marinade sauce.
  2. Heat oil in a pan. Fry the carrot and potatoes until brown. Set aside.
  3. Fry the bell pepper for 1 minute, then set aside.
  4. Fry the hotdog until cooked. Set aside.
  5. Fry the pork liver until brown, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. In the same pan, sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.
  2. Add the tomatoes and sauté until softened.
  3. Add the marinated pork and sauté for 5 minutes.
  4. Add atsuete powder and stir for a minute.
  5. Pour the marinade sauce into the pan and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add water and simmer until the pork is tender.
  7. Add raisins and simmer for another 3 minutes.
  8. Add the carrots, potatoes, and pork liver. Cover and simmer for a few minutes.
  9. Pour in the thickener (1 tbsp cornstarch & 2 tbsp water) and stir continuously.
  10. Add the hotdog and grated cheese, then stir for a minute.
  11. Finally, add the green peas and bell pepper. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  12. Add chili powder if desired.

Notes

Let leftovers cool down to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze for longer storage for best quality within a month. This dish tastes even better the next day.