VISAYAN PORK STEW (HUMBA)

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My husband and I went to Leyte in Southern Philippines to get away from the beaten tourist path. We had a wonderful meal at Alejandro's Hotel and we had Humba for the first time. It was very good, we fell in love with it right away.

Provided by Pinaygourmet 345142

Categories     Stew

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs pork butt, cubed (combination of lean meat and fat)
3 cups of sweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper
1 head garlic, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 pieces bay leaves
4 tablespoons soybean paste
1 cup of ground peanuts
1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot or casserole, sautee garlic and onion, add the pork cubes and brown on all sides. Brown in batches if necessary.
  • Return the brown pork pieces to the pot, add pineapple juice, soy sauce,vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt & pepper,sugar & bay leaf.
  • Cook and simmer for 1- 2 hours over medium heat or until the pork is tender. Keep adding liquids (water, stock or pineapple juice) if necessary.
  • Add in soybean paste and ground nuts and cook until sauce thickens.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.3, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 394.6, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 11.7, Protein 18.6

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