3.7 from 33 votes
Pork Estofado
Try this Filipino-style pork stew with bananas, sausage, carrots, and a sweet and savory sauce. This estofadong baboy dish is hearty and full of flavor that's perfect with steamed rice!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 760 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 4 saba bananas, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick crosswise
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
- ¾ cup vinegar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick chunks
- 3 Chinese sausage, cut into ½-inch thick
Instructions
- In a wide skillet, heat oil. Add bananas and cook, turning once or twice, until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Remove oil from the pan except for about 2 tablespoons. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
- Add vinegar and continue to cook, without stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and water and bring to a boil, skimming scum that may float on top.
- Lower heat, cover and cook for about 30 to 40 minutes or until meat is tender.
- Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Season with pepper to taste.
- Add carrots and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until tender.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Add Chinese sausage and bananas.
- Continue to cook until pork is fork-tender and sauce is reduced. Serve hot.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Slice the meat into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- For the best texture, use ripe but firm saba bananas. Pan-fry until lightly browned before adding it to the stew to keep it from falling apart.
- Sear the meat to add color and depth of flavor.
- Allow the vinegar to boil uncovered and without stirring for a few minutes before adding the soy sauce and water to cook off the strong acid taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
760kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
60g
(120%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
1864mg
(78%)
Potassium
1968mg
(56%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
4565IU
(91%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 760
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 760kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1864mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 1968mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 4565IU | 91% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.