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Bowl of delicious Pork Sinigang with tender pork and fresh vegetables.

Pork Sinigang

Pork Sinigang is a traditional Filipino dish renowned for its savory and tangy flavors, featuring tender pork and fresh vegetables in a comforting sour broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds pork (belly or ribs)
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 radish, sliced
  • 1 eggplant, sliced
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 cup tamarind paste or 1 packet of sinigang mix Adjust to taste.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup spinach or water spinach (kangkong) Add at the end of cooking.
  • Chili peppers (optional) For added heat.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the pork, onion, and tomatoes.
  2. Let it simmer until the pork becomes tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Add the radish, eggplant, and green beans, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in the tamarind paste or sinigang mix, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. If desired, add chili peppers for heat.
  6. Finally, add the spinach or water spinach and cook until just wilted.
  7. Serve hot with rice and a side of dipping sauce.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially the vegetables and tamarind. Adjust the sourness by adding more or less tamarind paste or sinigang mix. For a richer flavor, sauté the onion and tomatoes in a little oil before boiling them with the pork. Feel free to add other vegetables like bok choy, long green pepper, or even potatoes for additional variety.