Hamonado is a type of Filipino cooking where meat is braised in a mixture of pineapple juice, soy sauce and brown sugar. In pata hamonado, pork leg is simmered for hours in the sweet and tangy liquid until melt-in-your mouth tender. Although a whole leg is generally used, I prefer mine cut into 2-inch thickness to hasten cook time. This delectable pork dish is best served with generous helpings of rice. Enjoy!
Pata Hamonado
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Author: Lalaine | Kawaling Pinoy
Recipe type: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 whole pork leg or pork hocks, cut into 1-inch thickness
- 3 cups Pineapple juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks
Instructions
- In wide pan over high heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until aromatic. Add pork and cook, until lightly browned.
- Add pineapple juice, soy sauce and water. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for about 2 to 2-1/2 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.
How about adding some saltire in it .
I’ve never tried it with salitre. Let me know it turns out.
please specify weight of pork leg. my supermarket sells leg joint from 1-2.4 kg!
Hello Harry,
I believe the pork leg I used was about 3 to 4 pounds so I’d say 1.5 kilos would be a good size.
Hi! I am glad to find your blog. I am not really good at the kitchen but your posts and photos inspire me to at least “try” your recipes. Just a question, is this ok in a pressure cooker?
thanks and kudos!
Yes, this will work perfectly in a pressure cooker! Will save you a lot of time 🙂