Pork Estofado Recipe – Sweet & Savory Filipino Comfort Stew!

Easy Pork Estofado

Indulge in this hearty, sweet-savory pork stew simmered in a soy-vinegar sauce with caramelized bananas (saba) and tender veggies – a classic Filipino dish that’s easy yet impressive for family meals or special occasions!

Why You’ll Love This Pork Estofado Recipe:

🍌 Sweet-Savory Magic – Saba bananas caramelize into rich, sticky goodness
🍖 Fall-Off-The-Bone Tender – Pork slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth soft
🥕 Veggie-Packed – Carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers add color and texture
🍚 Rice’s Best Friend – That thick, glossy sauce is made for drizzling

Secrets to Perfect Estofado:

✔️ Sear pork first – For deeper flavor (don’t skip this step!)
✔️ Use ripe saba – Sweeter and creamier than unripe bananas
✔️ Simmer low & slow – Lets flavors meld beautifully

How to Serve It Like a Pro:

🍲 In a clay pot (palayok) – For rustic, lutong-bahay vibes
🌿 Garnished with scallions – Adds freshness
🥢 With crusty bread – To sop up every drop of sauce

Fun Fact: The Spanish estofado (stew) got a Filipino twist with local ingredients like saba!

Love Filipino stews? Try our Beef Caldereta or Menudo next!

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Pork Estofado Recipe – Sweet & Savory Filipino Comfort Stew!

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Braising, Simmering Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein P Pork

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 479

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Try this easy pork estofado, also known as estofadong baboy, a Filipino dish made with simple ingredients and a soy-vinegar stew with distinctive flavors. It’s so delicious and surely everyone will like it.

Ingredients

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Servings

• 1 kg pork meat (cut into bite-sized)
• 1 onion (minced)
• 1 tbsp garlic (paste)
• ¹⁄₂ cup vinegar
• ¹⁄₄ cup sugar (brown)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• ¹⁄₂ cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 bay leaves (dried)
• ¹⁄₄ cup cooking oil
• pinch pepper powder (to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare the pork by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.

2. Preheat cooking oil in a pan and pan fry the pork meat, then set aside.

3. In a cooking pot, heat 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil. Saute garlic and onion.

4. Add the bay leaves and the pan-fried pork previously set aside.Season it with salt, soy sauce, sugar, pepper powder, and vinegar. Then add 1/2 cup of water.

5. Cover and cook over low to medium heat until the meat is fully cooked and tender.

6. Adjust the taste according to your preferences.

7. Remove from the heat and place in a serving bowl.

8. Serve, share, and enjoy eating!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 479kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21g33%

Saturated Fat 5.1g26%

Cholesterol 153mg51%

Sodium 815mg34%

Potassium 687mg20%

Total Carbohydrate 15.7g6%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%

Sugars 9.3g

Protein 53.2g107%

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Calcium 3 mg

Iron 13 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Pork estofado, estofadong baboy, pork recipe, estofado, estopadong baboy,

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