Pork Asado Kapampangan

Try this special Pork Asado Kapampangan recipe from my hometown for a traditionally delicious Filipino dish.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 large potatoes (- peeled and cut into slices)
• 2 pounds pork shoulder (- cut into 3-4 big chunks)
• 2 cloves garlic (- minced)
• 2 medium or 1 large onion (- chopped)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (or calamansi juice )
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 bunch dried thyme (or oregano)
• 10-12 pieces peppercorn
• 2-3 cups water
• 3 ounces (small can) liver spread
• 1/2 cup grated cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Fry the potato slices in a single layer until lightly browned. Remove from oil and set aside.
2. 2In the same pot, add another tablespoon of oil. Sear the pork shoulder cuts until browned. Remove from oil and set aside.
3. 3Still, in the same pot over medium heat, saute garlic and onions until limp and aromatic. Pour the tomato sauce, calamansi or lemon juice, and soy sauce.
4. 4Add the pork cuts, dried oregano, and peppercorns and cook for a minute or two, turning the cuts from time to time.
5. 5Add the water and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil, cover the pot with the lid and turn the heat to low. Let it simmer until meat is fork-tender, about 45-60 minutes.
6. 6Remove cover add the liver spread and turn heat up to reduce the liquids to a thicker sauce. Add the grated cheese and cook for another 2-3 minute.
7. 7Serve with rice while warm.