Pork Menudo

4.07 from 32 votes

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 Time20

Cook Time50

Total Time1 10

Course: Main Entree

Cuisine: Filipino

Servings: Servings

Calories: 389kcal

Author: Lalaine Manalo

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

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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.

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