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Kilayin in a white serving bowl with a plate of steamed rice on the side
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Kilayin

Kilayin is a classic Kapampangan-style kilawin you need to try! This pork and liver stew cooked in vinegar and spices is full-on flavor and delicious with steamed rice.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Marinating30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 326kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 pound liver, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 piece pork heart, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • ½ pound pork lung, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

Instructions

  • In one bowl, combine pork and ½ cup of the vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
  • In another bowl, combine the liver, heart, the remaining ½ cup of the vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
  • After marinating, drain pork from marinade and squeeze excess liquid. Reserve marinade.
  • Drain liver and heart from marinade and squeeze excess liquid. Reserve marinade.
  • In a pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add minced lung and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and sizzling.
  • Add pork and cook until lightly browned.
  • Add fish sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add reserved vinegar marinade and bring to a boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes. Lower heat, cover and cook until pork is tender.
  • Add liver and heart and continue to cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked through and sauce is reduced.
  • Season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.

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Notes

  • Do not marinate for too long, as the acids in the vinegar might break down the protein fibers and make the meat mushy. Plan for thirty minutes to an hour.
  • When added to the pan, give the vinegar a few minutes to boil uncovered and without stirring to cook off the strong acid taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 266mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12811IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 5mg