Nilagang Baboy

Name: Nilagang Baboy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs pork belly or shoulder, cubed; 6 cups water; 1 yellow onion, quartered; 1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered; 1/2 head napa cabbage, chopped; 4 heads baby bok choy, halved

A comforting Filipino boiled pork soup cooked with potatoes, cabbage, and bok choy in a savory broth.

75 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

FilipinoSoupStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork belly or shoulder, cubed
6 cups water
1 yellow onion, quartered
1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
1/2 head napa cabbage, chopped
4 heads baby bok choy, halved

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 1.5 lbs cubed pork belly or shoulder, 1 quartered yellow onion, 1 tsp crushed black peppercorns, and 6 cups water.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam from the surface.
3

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until pork belly or shoulder reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F and is tender.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and 2 quartered Yukon Gold potatoes, then cover and cook for 10 minutes until tender.
5

Add 1/2 head chopped napa cabbage and 4 heads halved baby bok choy, simmer for 3 minutes until wilted, and serve hot.

Questions

How long does Nilagang Baboy keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Nilagang Baboy?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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