4.5 from 18 votes
Pata Hamonado
Pata Hamonado with pork leg braised in pineapple juice and soy sauce for the ultimate pork dish. Melt-in-your-mouth tender with a sweet and savory sauce, it’s pure heaven on steamed rice!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1068 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 (about 3 pounds) whole pork leg, cut into 2-inch thick pieces
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- In a wide, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, heat oil.
- Add pork in a single layer and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until all sides are lightly browned.
- Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened.
- Add pineapple juice and vinegar. Allow to boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, water, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Stir to distribute and bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top.
- Lower heat, cover and simmer for about 1 ½ to 2 hours or until pork is very tender and liquid is reduced.
- Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add pineapple chunks and stir to combine. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Don't skip browning the pork. Searing over high heat caramelizes the surface of the meat and adds incredible flavor.
- Don't rush. Cook low and slow to allow the fat to render and the tough, connective tissues to soften to melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1068kcal
(53%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
77g
(154%)
Fat
64g
(98%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
2287mg
(95%)
Potassium
1352mg
(39%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
22.2mg
(25%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
5.7mg
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1068
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1068kcal | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 77g | 154% |
| Fat | 64g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 2287mg | 95% |
| Potassium | 1352mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5.7mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.