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Humba

Pork Humba is a delicious Visayan version of adobo with pork belly, pineapples, black beans, and dried banana blossoms. It's so easy to make and is sure to be a family favorite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Marinating
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1375 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 1-½ inch cubes
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tausi (salted black beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 package (1 ounce) dried banana blossoms
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine pork, vinegar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Drain meat from marinade, reserving liquid.
  2. In a wide pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until limp.
  3. Add pork belly and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  4. Add reserved marinade and bring to a boil without stirring for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add peppercorns and bay leaf.
  6. Add tausi, pineapple chunks, and banana blossoms. Stir to combine.
  7. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until pork is tender.
  8. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Season with salt to taste.
  9. Continue to cook until liquid is reduced and begins to render fat. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You’ll use the liquid in the pineapple can to braise the meat, so make sure the fruit is packed in juice and not heavy syrup.
  • Do not marinate the meat for an extended period, as the acidity of the vinegar and pineapple juice will break down the meat's protein fibers, altering the texture.
  • Rinse the tausi and drain well; they're usually packed in salty brine.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1375kcal (69%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 124g (191%) Saturated Fat 44g (220%) Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 1708mg (71%) Potassium 806mg (23%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 93IU (2%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1375

% Daily Value*

Calories 1375kcal 69%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 124g 191%
Saturated Fat 44g 220%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 1708mg 71%
Potassium 806mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 93IU 2%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.