Pork Afritada

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    1251 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Filipino

Pork Afritada

Afritada with Pork is a filling and delicious stew you'll love with steamed rice! This classic Filipino dish is easy to make, cooks in one pan, and is done in less than an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights!

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 2 potato medium, peeled and cubed
  • 2 carrot large, peeled and cubed
  • ½ green bell pepper cored, seeded and cut into cubes
  • ½ red bell pepper cored, seeded and cut into cubes
  • 1 onion peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 3 pounds pork belly or pork butt, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a wide pan over medium-high heat, heat oil.  Add potatoes and carrots and cook until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  2. Remove oil from pan except for about 2 tablespoons.  Add bell peppers and cook for about 30 seconds. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  3. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened. 
  4. Add pork and cook until lightly browned. 
  5. Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Add tomato sauce and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 40 to 45 minutes or until pork is tender.
  7. Add potatoes and carrots. Continue to cook for until tender and sauce is thickened and reduced. 
  8. Add bell peppers and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Pan-fry the tomatoes and carrots prior to adding them to the stew to help them keep their shape and not fall apart in the sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1251kcal (63%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 125g (192%) Saturated Fat 44g (220%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g (82%) Monounsaturated Fat 59g (295%) Trans Fat 0.02g (1%) Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 541mg (23%) Potassium 711mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 3985IU (80%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1251 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1251kcal 63%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 125g 192%
Saturated Fat 44g 220%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Monounsaturated Fat 59g 295%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 541mg 23%
Potassium 711mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 3985IU 80%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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