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!
🍌 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
✔️ 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
🍲 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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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.
Prepare the pork by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
Preheat cooking oil in a pan and pan fry the pork meat, then set aside.
In a cooking pot, heat 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil. Saute garlic and onion.
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.
Cover and cook over low to medium heat until the meat is fully cooked and tender.
Adjust the taste according to your preferences.
Remove from the heat and place in a serving bowl.
Serve, share, and enjoy eating!
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.