Easy Pork Hamonado
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
888 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Pork Hamonado
Description
In this Pork Hamonado recipe, pork belly pieces are combined with a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, brown sugar, water, and seasoning. The pork is simmered covered until fork-tender, allowing the meat to soften while soaking in the sweet and tangy sauce. The cooking then continues uncovered to reduce the liquid until it forms a thickened glaze that clings to the pork.
The result is tender, slightly sweet pork belly with a savory depth from soy sauce and a fruity hint from pineapple, enhanced by garlic and peppercorns. The texture is tender and moist, with the sauce reducing to intensify flavor and add a sticky coating.
This dish is traditionally served hot with steamed rice, which balances the richness of the pork and sauce. It works well as a main entree for a family meal or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds pork belly - cut into 2 inch long and about ¾ inch thick
- 6 cloves garlic - crushed
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons peppercorn
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- salt -if needed
- a dash of black pepper ground
Instructions
- Place the pork belly slices in a pot or deep pan.
- Mix all the rest of the ingredients in a bowl until well blended and salt and sugar are dissolved.
- Pour the liquid mixture to the pork belly and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
- Once it starts to boil, lower down the heat to medium-low and cover with a lid then let it simmer for 40-50 minutes or so or until the meat is fork tender.
- Remove the cover and continue to simmer until fat quite literally melts in your mouth. By then, the liquids would have been reduced to a thick sauce.
- Serve while hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 888 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 888kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 80g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 2216mg | 92% |
| Potassium | 544mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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