Pork Afritada Recipe

Pork Afritada – Hearty Filipino Stew Bursting with Flavor!

Dive into this rich, tomato-based pork stew loaded with tender meat, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers – a vibrant, comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. With its savory-sweet tomato sauce and colorful veggies, Pork Afritada is a classic Filipino ulam that always satisfies!

Why You’ll Love This Afritada:

🍖 Tender Pork – Slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth soft
🥕 Veggie-Packed – Potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers add sweetness and texture
🍅 Rich Tomato Sauce – Infused with garlic, onions, and bay leaves
🎉 Fiesta-Worthy – A staple at birthdays, holidays, and handaan

Secrets to the Best Afritada:

✔️ Sear pork first – For deeper, caramelized flavor
✔️ Use tomato paste – Intensifies the sauce’s richness
✔️ Add hotdogs or sausages – A fun Filipino twist for extra savoriness

How to Serve It Like a Pro:

🍚 With a mountain of warm rice – The sauce is liquid gold!
🥖 Crusty bread on the side – For soaking up every drop
🌿 Garnished with parsley – Adds a fresh, colorful touch

Fun Fact: Afritada comes from the Spanish “fritada” (fried), but the Filipino version is a stew with a tomato base!

Love Filipino stews? Try Mechado or Kaldereta next!

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Pork Afritada Recipe

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 435

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Pork afritada is a type of Filipino pork stew. This pork stew is easy to cook, and it's delicious and filling. Tender pork, potatoes, carrots, and tomato sauce make up this dish. Green peas, sliced green bell pepper, diced tomatoes, sliced hotdogs, and bay leaves are also included. To taste, add salt and ground black pepper to round out the flavor of the dish. This dish is inexpensive. It is perfect for special occasions such as birthdays, fiestas, and other celebrations. It's flavorful, filling, and goes well with warm rice.

Ingredients

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Servings

• 1 kg pork (sliced into cube)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 6 clove garlic (chopped)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
• 2 medium size potato (sliced into cube)
• 2 medium size carrots (sliced into small wedges)
• 1 ripe tomato (sliced into cube)
• 2 hot dogs (sliced)
• 1 cup green peas
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 5 dried bay leaves
• 1 pork cube (knorr or any favorite brand)
• 3 cup water
• salt (to taste)
• ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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1. In a pan, heat cooking oil over low-medium heat. Then sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent and softened.

2. Add the pork and sauté it until golden brown, then add the tomato sauce and water. Stir and let it boil.

3. Add Knorr pork cube and dried bay leaves. Stir it well. Cook for 30 minutes, covered, on medium heat.

   Add more water if needed.

4. Add the sliced hotdogs and cook for another 10 minutes.

5. Add sliced carrot and cubes of potato. Cook for 7 minutes, covered.

6. Add green peas and sliced green bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.

7. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

8. Remove it from the heat and place it in a serving bowl. Share and enjoy eating.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 435kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.6g21%

Saturated Fat 3.1g16%

Cholesterol 122mg41%

Sodium 743mg31%

Potassium 1334mg39%

Total Carbohydrate 29g10%

Dietary Fiber 4.7g19%

Sugars 5.9g

Protein 48.7g98%

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Calcium 5 mg

Iron 21 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.

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