4.1 from 96 votes
Pork Menudo
Filipino Menudo is a hearty and tasty pork stew made with fresh tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and garbanzo beans. It's easy to make and delicious with steamed rice!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 389 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon annatto seeds
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 cups water
- 3 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ pound beef liver, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can (16 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained well
- ½ green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ cup raisins
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add annatto seeds and cook, stirring regularly, until the oil is infused with color. With a slotted spoon, remove and discard seeds.
- Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add pork and cook until lightly browned.
- Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and cook, mashing occasionally with the back of a spoon, until softened and release juices.
- Add water and bring to boil. Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 30 to 35 minutes or until pork is tender.
- Add potatoes and carrots. Continue to simmer for around 4 to 5 minutes or until almost tender.
- Add liver, bell peppers, garbanzo beans, and raisins. Stir to distribute.
- Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes or until liver is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Cut the ingredients in uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Do not overcook the liver, as it will turn tough to chew. Add during the last 5 to 7 minutes of cook time. Please note that the liver helps thicken the sauce; if omitting, mash a few pieces of the potatoes to thicken the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
165mg
(55%)
Sodium
575mg
(24%)
Potassium
1320mg
(38%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
10935IU
(219%)
Vitamin C
50.4mg
(56%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
7.9mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1320mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10935IU | 219% |
| Vitamin C | 50.4mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 7.9mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.