Delicious Pork Bistek Pinoy Recipe

Pork Bistek – A Tangy, Savory Filipino Steak Delight!

Savor the bold, citrusy flavors of Pork Bistek – a budget-friendly twist on the classic Beef Bistek! Thinly sliced pork is marinated in soy sauce, calamansi, and garlic, then pan-seared to caramelized perfection with onions. Quick, easy, and packed with umami, this dish is a weeknight hero that pairs perfectly with steaming hot rice.

Why You’ll Love This Dish:

🍋 Calamansi Zing – Bright, tangy marinade tenderizes and flavors the pork
🧅 Caramelized Onions – Sweet, silky, and irresistible
💰 Affordable – Pork is cheaper than beef, just as tasty

Secrets to Perfect Pork Bistek:

✔️ Slice pork thin – Ensures quick, even cooking
✔️ Don’t skip marinating – At least 30 minutes or more for maximum flavor
✔️ Deglaze with marinade – Creates a glossy, flavorful sauce

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Delicious Pork Bistek Pinoy Recipe

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 45 mins Cook Time 55 mins Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 3 Calories: 571

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This dish is so delicious and mouthwatering. Surely, a family will love it for lunch and dinner. This is cooked by simmering with its own marinade sauce. Adding some spices will boost the delicious taste of this dish. Enjoy this high protein dish!

Ingredients

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Servings

• ¹⁄₂ kg Pork (sliced)
• 4 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 Onion (sliced into rings)
• Pepper Powder (to taste)
• Sugar (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• Water
• 2-4 tbsp Cooking oil

Marinade Sauce

• ¹⁄₂ cup Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Calamansi or Lemon Juice
• 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Onion Powder
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

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1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi or lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and oyster sauce, then soak the pork meat. Marinate it for 30 minutes or more.

2. In a pan, preheat cooking oil. Sauté sliced ring onions for 5 seconds, then set them aside.

3. Pan fry the marinated pork meat until it turns light brown. Remove from the pan and set aside for a while.

4. In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic. Add the pan fried pork previously set aside and add the marinade sauce. Add enough water and simmer for 30 minutes or more until the meat is tender.

5. Season with pepper powder, sugar and salt. Stir and continue cooking until the soup thickens slightly.

6. Add the sautéed onion rings previously set aside. Stir, then move to a serving plate.

7. Serve and enjoy eating! This is best eaten with warm rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 571kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 36.9g57%

Saturated Fat 11.4g58%

Cholesterol 158mg53%

Sodium 3837mg160%

Potassium 677mg20%

Total Carbohydrate 11.2g4%

Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%

Sugars 4.1g

Protein 45.8g92%

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Calcium 6 mg

Iron 18 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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